- Aug 30, 2017
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Hi! I'm new to raising chickens, just finished a small 4x4 coop and would like to know what material is best for the area under the coop. See the pic below? Here's a description: It is an area enclosed by hardware cloth on the floor and two walls (one side has a hen gate). The two other walls are wood. One wall opens for clean out. Ramp allows access to coop above through a trap door.
What would be the best material in this space? In the two weeks the chickens have been using this space and temporary outdoor run, the mes
h floor which had an air space below it of about 1/2 inch. Quickly filled up with pine shavings and droppings.
I raked out the shavings etc sitting on the mesh. Then I shoveled dirt in there, but now think this wasn't such a good idea.
What do you recommend for this area? Take out dirt and use sand? Pine shavings? Or?
Thanks so much!
What would be the best material in this space? In the two weeks the chickens have been using this space and temporary outdoor run, the mes
I raked out the shavings etc sitting on the mesh. Then I shoveled dirt in there, but now think this wasn't such a good idea.
What do you recommend for this area? Take out dirt and use sand? Pine shavings? Or?
Thanks so much!
