Linoleum on coop floors.

[BantyChooks]

I went with the rubber mats so I can pull it right out of my coops every time I clean. You've seen my smaller setting coops so you know what I'm talking about. Hard to get in them.

I'll bet. Build big coops instead. Problem solved.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I'll bet. Build big coops instead. Problem solved.

OEGBs in winter. Pain in the butt broody hens in the summer.
My coop's going to be like 30x40 when we get into it for the rest. I don't want cross contamination of bloodlines when I'm breeding.

 

[Sara Ranch]

I was going to put it under the sand in my "houses" but in the end, it's just sand down. So easy to clean!

In most animal houses, I have a plywood floor. In a few animal houses, I have concrete floor. I use sand in all the houses. I had a concern about the plywood rotting and splitting - but it hasn't been an issue.

 

[Sublight]

My dad uses a sheet of it under where they roost, and that's all. The rest is a dirt floor.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I totally agree with this. Those major super stinky cecal splats clean up so easily with white vinegar and your coop looks like new when you're done.
Recommend Home Depot Behr Exterior Semi-Gloss paint. Get the OOPS ones or wait for the specials that have rebates if you want a particular color.
I would think that painting the interior might have an impact on mite issues? Not sure here---more experienced chicken people would know more. But I know they like raw wood.....

Plus if it is humid and you don't paint, you get mold which can cause health problems as well.

 

[aart]

I would think that painting the interior might have an impact on mite issues? Not sure here---more experienced chicken people would know more. But I know they like raw wood.....

Paint can help with mites where the paint fills cracks and crevices, blocking a place to hide/live. Not sure they 'like' raw wood in particular, but it may hold more moisture than painted wood which is something they need.

Plus if it is humid and you don't paint, you get mold which can cause health problems as well.

Not sure this is true in general. I have raw wood in a fairly humid place and don't have mold. Most molds need more 'wet' than just humidity would provide....but then I don't live in 'the south'.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Paint can help with mites where the paint fills cracks and crevices, blocking a place to hide/live. Not sure they 'like' raw wood in particular, but it may hold more moisture than painted wood which is something they need.

Not sure this is true in general. I have raw wood in a fairly humid place and don't have mold. Most molds need more 'wet' than just humidity would provide....but then I don't live in 'the south'.

I like the idea with the paint for certain; not just to be helpful with those pesky mites and bug critters...but also to brighten the place as well. I imagine that can only impact the health and laying of the hens in a more positive manner?

 

[jaclyncarneal]

i have linoleum in my coop (3 hens, 2 cockerels, 5 pullets) with deep bedding. They dont really slip because of rain BUT when they get really excited (usually when i let them out every morning to free range for the day) they do seem to slide around a bit. Also my hens (big girls as i call them) seem to land and push alotta bedding around from their wing power so im constantly pushing the bedding back. In general its not too bad and it is easy to clean. I just have to make sure thebbedding stays put.

 

[NancyNurseCxMama]

Before I painted I caulked as many cracks and crevices as I could. I was a little concerned that the girls might be tempted to peck at caulk blobs so I tried to make sure the caulking was smooth. They haven't bothered with it at all.

 

[jaclyncarneal]

We used that expanding foam stuff at home depot for the cracks and went back with a razor blade and cleaned it up. The chickens havent even noticed or bothered it. I think they only really get into things during the day, and since my girls free range all day they spend their energy in the yard. By time they go home their pooped out eat a bit and roost.