Sand in the chicken coop and run: Your questions answered!

In this video, I answer 5 viewer questions about how to use sand in your chicken coop and run. You'll learn what kind of sand to use, whether you can use beach sand or not, how to deal with mites and lice in your sand, and how to safely and efficiently clean the poop out of your sand.

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FLEA/MITE TREATMENT
Elector Psp - https://amzn.to/3v7fMiH - I bought mine from Amazon, but at the time of this writing, they don't have any in stock
SAND CLEANING
kitty-litter scooper from CHEWY - https://prf.hn/l/rpVq8EQ
kitty litter scooper from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3LQ4dmd
N-95 mask - https://amzn.to/33JpPPV
full-face respirator - https://amzn.to/3JQSe5J
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flea rake - https://amzn.to/3BGsLJC
CHICKEN HEALTH HANDBOOK
Gail Damerow's incredible MUST-HAVE book on CHEWY - https://prf.hn/l/78axv4Q
Gail Damerow's incredible MUST-HAVE book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3sdd2yE

My blog article on silicosis and silicate pneumoconiosis - https://www.thefeatherbrain.com/blog/...
My blog article on everything you need to know about using sand in your coop - https://www.thefeatherbrain.com/blog/...

The Chicken Chick post on fleas and mites I referenced - https://the-chicken-chick.com/poultry...

Here's a video that shows how washed sand is washed -    • Washing Sand!  
Here's my video on the SAFEST, EASIEST, YUMMIEST chicken treat -    • The easiest, safest, yummiest chicken...  
Here's my video on using sand in the run -    • Using sand in your chicken run  

00:00 Using sand in your chicken coop or run
00:35 What to do about sand fleas or mites
05:11 How to clean sand in your coop
09:46 What grain size is best?
10:58 Can sand cause bumblefoot?
16:26 Can you use beach sand?
19:35 Salt poisoning is a real risk for backyard chickens