Chrisfjr83
In the Brooder
So I am in the process of designing a new coop to start building once the winter passes. My plan is to build a metal building with an A-frame roof. Leaving the soffits open for ventilation as well as some roof vents. Size has not been fully settled upon but looking at 20x20 or 20x30 both with 8 foot ceilings. Will have a large run built off of it that is 10 to 12 foot wide and run 30 feet off of building. Run will be covered in sand to allow for good drainage and easy to clean. My biggest question is what type of floor to put inside the coop. Thinking about concrete so I could really clean it out good once a month and disinfect it. Would layer straw or shavings or something on top of concrete to make it softer for the birds. Also thought about a fine gravel that would be very compacted and make it close to concrete look. Also just thought about using just sand. Everyone please give me some insight as to what I should do.