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Thank you aart as well! Good to use preventative measures to avoid problems!

Good reminder Jack! We have barn kitties that take care of most mice but I can easily monitor under the suspended floor with a flashlight and a broom handle to make sure no other predators from making nests. So happy to come up with a possible solution to the wet floors. With the crazy weather...

You guys are great! Here is the new plan: our coop "walls" are chain link dog kennel panels. We would put 2x4's on edge with heavy plywood over top. Has to be sturdy enough to hold my weight. Because of the chain link walls there should be ample airflow under the suspended floor. What do you...

Thanks for the input everybody! There has to be a solution to the problem. I can't be the only one with an old barn with a concrete floor that sweats. Anyone? Help please? My babies are coming soon and want to keep them dry!!

I think we came up with a solution to the concrete moisture. We are installing a raised floor using wood that came with the farm. That way there will be ventilation between the concrete and the chicken bedding. We are using 2x4's on end with plywood overtop then a sheet of laminate. All supplies...

Thanks Jack E! I think you are right! I never thought of basement waterproofer, makes sense! The floor was completely dry until it got warm outside. My farmer friends say this is normal and to be expected every year. This whole chicken thing is not only FUN but educational too!

Thanks for the responses! I went to Lowe's site and downloaded the pdf spec sheet for Blackjack and it said it may be used on masonry. I am a dumb lady, but isn't concrete masonry? It does carry the same warning that most paints do concerning ventilation when applying. It also states it should...

Has anyone applied Blackjack to coop floor to waterproof it? I am rehabbing a dog kennel that is inside a barn, for my chickens. I have noticed with the warmer weather the concrete is moist, planning on using sand but sand and moisture do not mix. Please help I am new at this and have 12 yards...