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[Nick19]

I just applied for permit for Columbus, OH. I built the coop and run. Just found out the run is required to have an impervious base. So we're talking asphalt, concrete, pads or rubber mat. None inexpensive, but for Columbus it's not legal to let poultry poop in the soil. Any ideas?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
What about mulch or sand??? Over dirt or concrete pad?

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. That is a strange requirement, don't think I've ever heard that one before.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Nick and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[ldrchickens]

Welcome to the flock! Thats crazy they cant poop in the soil! Maybe a 2x4 base toped with plywood is the cheapest i can think of. Use water seal to preserve it a little longer. How are you suppose to dispose of the waste though?

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome! Agree, that is a weird requirement for a run!! I use sheet vinyl (cheap remnants) for the floor of my walk in coop so the wood lasts longer and cleaning is easier, the put shavings on top. The run is dirt and when I muck coop and run out it all goes into the compost pile. Once composted-fertilizer . My chickens also have the run of the fenced in backyard and will leave droppings everywhere. Rain or garden hose for clean up. If you have to have a surface in the run to meet the requirements, I agree with OP to either use wood/sheets of plywood or sturdy tarp covered with shavings or sand.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Nick19]

Thank you to everyone for the respones. Columbus Ohio is very specific in their requirements. Roosters, turkeys, peacocks and geese are specifically not permitted. The actual size of the coop and run are limited and the fowl is permitted free run four hours per day and the owner is required to be at home with them when out free run. So I intend to follow the code...what do you think I should use for the run? Treated wood is permitted, but I think it has to be on a level to not contact ground. Tje other items can touch the ground. Also, any material in the coop or run and poop is not permitted for mulch areas. They have to be sent sealed in city trash container, you can use them as mulch during the winter only. In addition you cannot empty a duck pond directly onto the ground. You have to pour it in ability that it goes below the frost level. I do have a few projects to work on for my city permit. Any suggestions are thrilled.