What is the benefit of a raised coop

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klcondry

klcondry

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I've seen several in the coop designs but am wondering what is the benefit of a raised coop? I live in very hot West Texas and while we started out with plans for a very basic ark our ideas have definitely gotten much more grandiose as we've gone along - LOL!
Thanks in advance!
 
I think one benefit is that the space under a raised coop can be used as part of the run. If your yard is small this would be a good way to give the chickens as much room as possible in the run area.
 
Well being from West Texas you won't be able to take advantage of my favorite justification. Snow.

But it is awful nice to be able to park my wheelbarrow right under the door and just rake the litter straight in.

And having some covered area for the birds when the weather is blowing and soaking isn't bad either.
 
Some Pros would be shade for the chickens, dryer when it rains, and add a bunch of sand under and dust baths in the shade on a hot day is every chickens dream
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But it is awful nice to be able to park my wheelbarrow right under the door and just rake the litter straight in

This is a BIG plus too
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Thank you so much for the info! While I don't have to worry about snow, my dh reminded me today that we do have to worry about hail...
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I am from Australia and most homes here are raised off the ground to allow full air circulation under, and around your home. It keeps your home cooler in the hot summer.
Perhaps the same theory applies to chicken coops?

My chicks are still babies, but my neighbor's chickens are often seen resting in the shade under their coop. Looks comfy!
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mine is raised about 8". keeps it out of the mud and the girls can be found scratching around under it durring the hot summer.

Ive read about a number of coupes that have been flooded lately due to spring flooding... i can always jack mine up higher and add more blocks to it if i had to (not that i would but as an example)
 

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