coop floor

[Justin36]

I built a coop in the corner of the barn and it has a cement floor with a hole cut.in the barn wall to go outside with a door to shut them in. My question is should I put dirt or wood shavings on the cement or.leave it as it is?

 

[kdcolorado]

My husband and i just finished our very first coop.

The co-op where i live in a small town in colorado told us to paint the floor with a cheap laytex paint. We then covered it with two inches of wood havings. The chicks need to scratch and they LOVE IT! And its cheap!

 

[teach1rusl]

I'd do a few inches of shavings. When they hop down from their roost, concrete alone would be hard on thier feet/legs.

 

[bryan99705]

Putting something down will help with cleaning unless you have a hose and good water pressure. I use a few inches of sand and a rake. Chips are ok but absorb moisture and mildew / rot unless you use Stalldry.

 

[patandchickens]

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You need bedding on the cement, both to expedite sanitation and also to protect their feet. I'd suggest at least a few inches (and that's AFTER it's been trodden down to its actual working depth/compactness)

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[Justin36]

Thanks guys I have shavings down now but I wasn't sure if it was necessary and if it would make it was the best choice for sanitation.