Backyard Fowl Keepers

Posted: **Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:29 am**

Are you using construction sand or play sand? Coarser sand drains better and doesn't clump as much, which might improve your experience.

Posted: **Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:58 pm**

If you like sand but hate the odor, try adding a thin layer of zeolite,it helps absorb ammonia and keeps things smelling fresh.

Posted: **Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:51 am**

ChickadeeChampion wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 4:54 am Hi everyone!

When I moved my chicks outside, I decided to try sand in the coop after hearing it was easy to clean and helped control odor. Unfortunately, that hasnt been my experience at all.

I scoop daily using a cat litter scoop, but it feels tedious, and I can never get the coop as clean as Id like. Theres also a strong odor despite my efforts. The biggest issue is that spilled feed gets mixed into the sand and wont sift out properly.

Is there a better way to clean sand efficiently? Or should I consider switching to another bedding? Any advice on reducing the smell?

Thanks in advance!

I use a kitty litter scoop with a metal mesh. It makes daily cleaning easier and catches more of the waste than plastic ones.

Posted: **Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:10 am**

Sand needs frequent stirring to stay fresh. A small garden rake works great for turning it over and helping it dry out.

Posted: **Wed Mar 05, 2025 12:33 am**

ChickadeeChampion wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 4:54 am Hi everyone!

When I moved my chicks outside, I decided to try sand in the coop after hearing it was easy to clean and helped control odor. Unfortunately, that hasnt been my experience at all.

I scoop daily using a cat litter scoop, but it feels tedious, and I can never get the coop as clean as Id like. Theres also a strong odor despite my efforts. The biggest issue is that spilled feed gets mixed into the sand and wont sift out properly.

Is there a better way to clean sand efficiently? Or should I consider switching to another bedding? Any advice on reducing the smell?

Thanks in advance!

Have you tried deep-cleaning the coop with a sand sifter? A hardware cloth screen over a bucket can help separate waste from clean sand.

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:30 pm**

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