SHOUT IT OUT DESIGN/SHUTTERSTOCK
The litter you provide your flock in its coop, run, nest boxes or other enclosures isn’t just a luxury. Sufficient litter provides a secure foundation for chickens’ legs and feet, a soft landing for eggs, a way to gather droppings quickly and the ability to easily clean your birds’ housing. Here are a few of the more widely used bedding materials — plus a few nontraditional ones — and how best to use them.
Traditional bedding materials and nontraditional ones have their pros and cons, but your options are manageable.