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Wow most of us would just die to have a building like that to work with!
I agree raising it up on a floor is NOT a good option. Too much time and expense. Personally for MY situation all the pens and what looks like raised brooders would be perfect- but if you just have a layer flock that's not going to work for you.
I think you could easily make this building work, but I have a few questions. Seeing the green and puddles on the floor- you need to fix the drainage problems. Either with a drain around the building or building up the floor. Also check the roof, maybe in a rain like tonight go out and shine a flashlight around and identify if there are leaks. Wet chickens = sick chickens. It also increases the chance of frostbite in the winter. And it will cause quality problems with your feed. Last major problem- you are going to have to stay very on top of rodent problems. Keep traps set, keep the feed covered at night or at least in hanging feeders. This is true in most chicken coops but especially one with a dirt floor. I have a few coops with dirt floors. I prefer a raised floor but it works.
