coop height

[Dwist]

How high should a coop be off the groung? I see some that 3ft. why?

 

[dsqard]

I have mine about two feet off the ground for two reasons. First, since mine is made of wood I didn't want the wood sitting on the ground and second, it makes a nice shady area for them to get out of the heat of the day in the summer.
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[Bi0s]

its all realy a prefrnce i say guess due to water snow etc mine is on the ground

 

[countrychix]

The 3 foot height makes it easier to clean as you won't have as much bending to do and you can easily put a wheel barrow or garden cart underneath so that you can just rake the soiled litter right in. The 3 foot height is for the small coops of course, not the large wall in variety.

 

[Judy]

It also prevents critters (rats, skunks, etc.) from hiding or nesting under there.