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Want to spend less time cleaning your chicken coop and run?

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In this video, filmed in my own backyard, I’ll show you how easy it can be to maintain a clean, healthy environment when you put the right systems in place. We’ll cover:

• Using sand as litter

• Installing droppings boards under roosts

• Tools that make cleaning faster and easier

Why sand works so well:

• Keeps the coop dry and easy to clean

• Prevents bacteria growth and reduces the risk of respiratory infections

• Minimizes flies and other pests

• Reduces bumblefoot infections and frostbite risks compared to shavings or straw

• Safe for chickens to ingest as grit—helps digest fibrous foods

• Does not freeze when dry, making it ideal even in cold weather​

Important note: Sand’s purpose is to keep the coop dry and facilitate cleaning—not to keep chickens warm. Chickens regulate their own body temperature and stay comfortable when their environment is dry and well-ventilated.​

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Tools I use to make coop and run cleaning quick and easy:

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1. Kitty Litter Scoop

2.Dry Wall Taping Knife

3. Gold Mining Pan

4. Fresh Coop- An optional item to help absorb the wetter droppings on the droppings board to reduce moisture in the coop.( We sprinkle in on the boards after cleaning off.)

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