We switched from shavings in our coops and runs to River Washed Sand. Most landscape and rockery supply houses carry it and it’s very inexpensive. The benefits include less bacteria getting caught in shavings and straw along with mold build up. Much easier in cleaning with a proper scooper that has slots that allow clean sand to sift through while the droppings stay in the scoop.
We switched from shavings in our coops and runs to River Washed Sand. Most landscape and rockery supply houses carry it and it’s very inexpensive. The benefits include less bacteria getting caught in shavings and straw along with mold build up. Much easier in cleaning with a proper scooper that has slots that allow clean sand to sift through while the droppings stay in the scoop.