Laying bin

[sarah777]

What else could I mix with play sand besides dirt to put in my laying bin? I'm worried about what might be in the dirt. I've read all the bags at Home Depot and all of them have other ingredients.

 

[gary1621]

Go for an organic mix with no fertilisers... it will be fine

 

[sarah777]

Go for an organic mix with no fertilisers... it will be fine

I did but it says it has compost in it, will that be ok too?

 

[reptoman]

Do you have access to dirt in your back yard that does not have a lot of fertilizer? I will dig a small amount up where I know it does not have pesticide or fertilizer and use that along with play sand. Another thing that has helped my female lay in her bin was using damp sphagnum moss ontop of the soil/sand mix. I put the moss in a plastic bag, ran hot water from the tap into the bag, drained the excess water, and placed the moss loosely on top of the soil in the bin. She seemed to like it because she dug a hole and laid her eggs the next morning.

 

[STRYDER]

Does it make a big difference on what to put in a laying bin for the female? Besides sand/soil that is harmful. I mean if u put potting soil play sand etc... What is the best?