Inside of coop wet?

[citychicks99]

We've been using this doghouse as a coop for the last two years and this is the first time I'm seeing the bottom of the inside walls getting wet. It is currently on the ground. Maybe this year is more wet than usual? I attached hardware cloth all around and attached a run to it. If possible I don't want to have to raise it off the ground. Is there anything I can use to absorb the water from the inside or even cover the outside with a tarp? Would that help?

 

[The cheek coop]

I would definitely get it off the ground. And you can use pine shavings to absorb moisture. I would also make sure it is sealed on the outside side. The old saying “mad as a wet hen.” Is no joke. lol

 

[kismit]

looks like it may be wicking the wet up from the ground, deffo look into elevating (ie on cinderblocks) and if the floor has gone some squish from the wet, replace it the bottom. you can sandwich some tyvek between the new bottom and some scrap linoleum to prevent wicking in the future.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Needs to be off the ground. Some concrete blocks will do. I have a massive amount of ground water on my lot so any wood in direct contact with ground deteriorates quickly.

 

[aart]

If possible I don't want to have to raise it off the ground.

Sorry, but that's the best option.
That chipboard will fall apart pretty fast if you don't get it dried out.