Bare concrete floor in coop and chicken feet

[jackirenee]

We currently have a smooth concrete floor in our coop and are considering leaving it bare during warmer months. I’ve seen posts in the forum about concrete not being good for their feet, but that usually seems to refer to rough concrete. Would there still be a concern with smooth concrete?

 

[DobieLover]

We currently have a smooth concrete floor in our coop and are considering leaving it bare during warmer months. I’ve seen posts in the forum about concrete not being good for their feet, but that usually seems to refer to rough concrete. Would there still be a concern with smooth concrete?

HARD concrete is not good for their feet. You need bedding to absorb impact from them jumping down off the roost, to absorb moisture from their poop and to keep them clean.