Duck coup hardware mesh linolium?

[Evolvingspirit]

I've got a 5 by 10 retriever dog Kennel. I have hardware cloth going up the Sides And about a 20" apron along a bottom On the outside of the coup. Now I am trying to figure out what to do with the bottom Floor. The outside of the Kennel fencing run area Is protected with hog wire fencing 4 ft. And Is tied in to a 4' poultry Wire Mesh. I live in the country and have all kinds of predators Including mountain lions, Bobcats did everything in between.

I was thinking Of digging down and putting in a wooden pallet For the flooring.Then on top Hardware cloth Maybe a 4 by 8 piece of wood on top of that to lay The linoleum To make it easier to clean. Sounds like overkill but I don't know.

I understand pine shavings are a good choiceFor the floorOn top of the linoleum., but the cost would be fairly expensive over time. I am under the understanding that Hey might be a problem With pathogens When moisture is added. So I'm not sure what to do with that.

Thank you all so much for your input.

Stewart

 

[cavemanrich]

Your HC apron is what keeps out digging animals. I don't think you need to do much more with the inside floor.. Leave it ground/earth.
Do your ducks have a coop to go into for the night.??
Does your kennel have a netting cover overhead??
Glad to answer any other predator questions. The main one of concern would be weasels, fishers, and mink. Those are tough to deal with ,,,,, but not impossible.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[aart]

The apron should stop any diggers.
Don't dig down, it will just make a pit that collects waste and maybe water.
What's on the roof?
Pics would help here.

 

[Evolvingspirit]

Your HC apron is what keeps out digging animals. I don't think you need to do much more with the inside floor.. Leave it ground/earth.
Do your ducks have a coop to go into for the night.??
Does your kennel have a netting cover overhead??
Glad to answer any other predator questions. The main one of concern would be weasels, fishers, and mink. Those are tough to deal with ,,,,, but not impossible.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

Thank u so much