Chicken Hatchery Australia · Backyard poultry guide
What should I use on the floor of my chicken run?
Run flooring should drain well, allow normal scratching and be safe for feet. Avoid prolonged wet mud, sharp stones and contaminated material. Add suitable loose ground cover where needed and manage heavily used areas so droppings and moisture do not accumulate. The best surface depends on your soil, climate, flock size and cleaning routine.
Drainage and inspection
Change wet or contaminated ground cover and check heavily used areas around doors, feeders and drinkers. Maintain safe footing while preserving loose material for scratching and dust-bathing.
