Duck coop flooring

[Artoflife90]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to get some opinions on what you guys think is the best duck coop flooring? I currently have mulch and I just realize that mulch be tough of their feet so I would like to replace it with something that can be easily to clean. Any ideas?

 

[SolarDuck]

pine shavings and/or straw

 

[DucksAreBest]

pine shavings and/or straw

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[Duck mommy 2019]

i use pine shavings but if u keep them outdoors and it’s cold also put a layer of straw on top of the shavings so they can cuddle in it when cold

 

[KaleIAm]

My avian vet told me to use hay or straw. I usually use straw because it is cheaper.

 

[BitterSweetCitrus]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to get some opinions on what you guys think is the best duck coop flooring? I currently have mulch and I just realize that mulch be tough of their feet so I would like to replace it with something that can be easily to clean. Any ideas?

I would go with pine shavings, or pdz! Also I would paint your floor with black jack47 it really helps make cleaning easier and will make your coop/ duck house last longer.

 

[Percipen]

I would go with pine shavings, or pdz! Also I would paint your floor with black jack47 it really helps make cleaning easier and will make your coop/ duck house last longer.

What is black jack 47 and where can we find it?

 

[KaleIAm]

What is black jack 47 and where can we find it?

I googled it and it looks like driveway or roofing coating? I wonder if you can get it at a home improvement store?

https://blackjackcoatings.com/

I put linoleum down on my barn floor, and up the walls, too. I wanted to be able to wash it.

 

[Artoflife90]

I do live in Phoenix, Arizona. My only concern is that hay or straw will get too hot during the summer. I also do not have a base floor so I guess it consider it more like a pen actually. Here’s a picture for reference

 

[SolarDuck]

I do live in Phoenix, Arizona. My only concern is that hay or straw will get too hot during the summer. I also do not have a base floor so I guess it consider it more like a pen actually. Here’s a picture for reference

I would just use pine shavings in that, maybe put in a nesting box or 2 filled with straw so they can snuggle in it if they want to. That's what I do and I'm in Florida, my ducks use the boxes of straw only when they need them, and also they tend to not poop in the straw nest boxes.