Why Keep The Coop Off Of The Ground?

[Hoosierchickens]

My main coop is raised. My main reason was for added run space. My second reason was for shelter from the heat. It's also a bit easier to clean than my non-raised coops but not that significantly. I still get rodents in my coop and it's 3 feet above the ground. If I had to do it over again, I'd only raise it two feet. It's a pain to climb into.

 

[Ellochicken]

Thank you all SO much for so many responses! I now have the knowledge I need to build my new coop this fall! I also have rodent problems with my current coop, which is sitting on the ground and housing a fast growing family of chipmunks, and it's a pain to clean, so I see your point there, but Its always good to have more reasons to put in mind while planning a chicken coop!
Thanks Again!

-Ellochicken