I have some 4 week old EE chicks in my guest bedroom. My husband and I have virtually finished the coop and are about to build the outdoor run attached to the coop and I am looking for some advice.
I live in Central Florida....it gets really hot here but the coop and run are going to be under some giant oak shade trees so they won't bake in the sunshine. We also have a big fire ant problem. What do you guys recommend for the floor of the run? The area the run is going is currently bahia grass...so should we just leave that be or should we do something different like put down sand or gravel? I am looking for whatever will be the easiest to keep relatively clean.
Also, would you roof the run or just leave it open. It is going to be fully enclosed in chicken wire all around and above to protect them from the osprey and eagles we have around here.
Thanks in advance for your advice!!
I live in Central Florida....it gets really hot here but the coop and run are going to be under some giant oak shade trees so they won't bake in the sunshine. We also have a big fire ant problem. What do you guys recommend for the floor of the run? The area the run is going is currently bahia grass...so should we just leave that be or should we do something different like put down sand or gravel? I am looking for whatever will be the easiest to keep relatively clean.
Also, would you roof the run or just leave it open. It is going to be fully enclosed in chicken wire all around and above to protect them from the osprey and eagles we have around here.
Thanks in advance for your advice!!