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You know, another 4x4 or 4x6 positioned in between the other two skids would be a perfect additional support. It doesn’t need to be notched to fit the floor joists, rather butted right up against them with cap blocks and shims. Perfect support.

I honestly think sand would be fine in that building. It isn’t much different in size than mine. I’m sure it has the “skids/runners” underneath that would provide great support as well. Tell your DH not to worry cause chickens don’t weigh that much. :lau But if he doesn’t buy that and is still...

I went back in my pictures to find a good picture that shows the lay of the land under the coop. It wasn’t desirable, but it is what it is. Anyway, you can see how high the front corner of the coop is and the opposite corner is about 6” off the ground. Also, don’t know if it makes any...

@aart, I definitely was not meaning to lecture you at all. Please forgive me since I obviously gave that impression. Of all people, you aren’t the one who needs lecturing. I was mainly agreeing with what you were saying, but then went into explaining to the OP about sand. My largest coop, the...

Yes they do. I put shavings and leaves and mulch in my run. I don’t scoop poop in the run. It just all breaks down in there.

aart, I know exactly what you’re saying, but I really think the TYPE of sand used is key. The fine, kids’ play sand is a big no no! DO NOT USE THIS KIND OF SAND! I know this first hand as I had some on hand and used it when I first put my chicks over in the storage side of the coop (to get...

My coop is raised and I used sand. However, when I was building it I knew I was going to use sand and added extra support.