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[TAMFAM]

Hello! I am a new member and never have had chickens before. But I want to buy 6 baby chicks. I have a question about chicken coop construction. I want to add an 8ft by 8ft coop in my shed. Currently the floor is crushed gravel. I want to do the deep litter method on the ground. Do i need to remove the rock or can i leave the crushed rock and put straw or leaves or wood chips on top of the gravel? I was concerned that dusty crushed rock might not be good for chickens to breath. Thanks so much!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I would remove all the gravel and get down to bare earth. The chickens will just mix everything up together and you won't be able to harvest the deep litter when it composts.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Pull up roost stay awhile.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this poultry loving community.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens.The Best of Luck with your plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[janiedoe]

Hello again. Good luck with your plans!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I too would try to remove as much gravel as possible. It's a pain now but so much easier to do before chicken poo is all mixed into it.

An 8x8 is a fantastic size for 6 chickens!

 

[Jenbirdee]

hello and welcome!

 

[ksbkeys]

Hello! I am a new member and never have had chickens before. But I want to buy 6 baby chicks. I have a question about chicken coop construction. I want to add an 8ft by 8ft coop in my shed. Currently the floor is crushed gravel. I want to do the deep litter method on the ground. Do i need to remove the rock or can i leave the crushed rock and put straw or leaves or wood chips on top of the gravel? I was concerned that dusty crushed rock might not be good for chickens to breath. Thanks so much!

Welcome! So glad you could join us! I also would remove the crushed rock.