Pallets in chicken coop?

[Acresofchickens]

Hello,
I have a really muddy chicken coop and I am trying to figure out what I should use to keep them out of the mud. I was thinking about using pallets to put on the floor of it, but would they break their legs if fell in a crack? Or would they be able to just hop on out? Any suggestions?

 

[Judy]

That would probably be OK for a temporary fix though an accident is certainly possible, and I'd also be concerned about the roughness of some of them causing foot injuries.

Perhaps this will help you figure out a more permanent solution:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-fix-a-muddy-run-chicken-coop

 

[kuntrygirl]

How big is your chicken coop? Do you have a covered or uncovered run? Is it possible for you to get sand bedding for your run? That will eliminate any and ALL mud. I would not suggest that pallet. Flockwatcher is right.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

We didn't put pallets over the entire run but put one down and covered it with plywood to keep the birds from falling in the gaps. It just gives them a space to get off the ground. They still seem to enjoy splashing in the mud if it isn't too cold.

Crazy birds!

 

[Acresofchickens]

My coop is quite large, an 8x8. I do have it covered but it is not on high ground which makes all of the water run down into it.

 

[kuntrygirl]

My coop is quite large, an 8x8. I do have it covered but it is not on high ground which makes all of the water run down into it.

If you could get some sand in there that would be great. I use sand bedding and I love it!