Here in N. Texas we have a soft rock commonly called Calichie which is usually used as a base for some roads and any driveway (base) or similar work around the farm. It is mined and crushed so you get powder and some larger pieces to say 2-3 inches.
It has two distinct advantages that I like when considered for animal heavy traffic areas.
1. It is soft and packs. Over time the big chunks dissolve and makes a smooth surface. It easily supports the weight of cows in heavy traffic areas including when wet. After a wet spell, there will be some footprints in it, depth depending on a lot of things, but for me 1" or so is normal, which are easily box bladed out when it dries. Animal traffic on that will pack it down and you're ready for another round of wet weather.
2. Being a soft rock, there are no hard pieces to get lodged in the animals feet and cause problems. Like I said, once the chunks dissolve (first wet spell) it is all compressible powder that packs to a smooth surface.
Might check with your local "rock bucket" haulers and tell them what you need the rock to do and get their advice.
It is one of the lower cost materials here so that makes it nicer.
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