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FlappyFeathers said:
:frowHi there and welcome to BackYard Chickens!!

What is sand on plywood? Is that a tray under the roosts filled with sand to easily scoop out poo? That's a wonderful idea. But I don't think I would recommend a wire floor... chickens love to scratch, and wire can pull their claws or cause bumblefoot, not to mention it's just uncomfortable to walk on and poo will get caked and be impossible to keep clean. Although wire buried under the dirt would be fine to keep out burrowing/digging predators. Half inch hardware cloth would be even better fencing for the run and/or to cover any windows/vents to keep out snakes and mice.

Have you looked at the Chicken Coops section for ideas?

Also, you can start playing with those cute babies any time now! They usually only need a day to settle in and learn what food & water is. As sourland said, reaching for them from above can be scary, so move your hand to ground level first then try to reach under to pick them up, then cup your other hand over their back to keep them from falling. Mine used to hop right on my palm to get lifted out of the brooder.

Here are some of my favorite helpful links that may be of interest to you:

Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder

Chicken Coop Ventilation- Go Out There And Cut More Holes in Your Coop!

How to Raise Chickens -this one has tons of links to other information
View attachment 1531014 Well I wish you the best in your new chicken adventure!!!
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Thank You for the great advice. The wire is to keep out predators it is very small squares, then put down some weed barrier cloth and 1 -2" of sand on top of weed barrier. Suppose to be better for their feet cleaning and hygiene, and grit. You then can take a kitty litter scoop for the Poop lo,l much easier than sifting through straw or wood chips to clean!!!
Thanks for great links I'll be studying them today for ideas and insight. Chicks made through first nigh 4 chicks to start 4 bouncy happy chicks this morning YAY!!!!!!

Grand kids excited even my wife who said I don't want any #$&* chickens. Last night caught her talking to them she even named the 4 th one lol.
Thanks Again For All Advice and Links.
 
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