question about housing

[crazy goose lover]

I am getting a new house for my 2 ducks and 2 geese. the house is 8x8. It will just be to keep them safe at night. It has a door and a window on two sides. It his wired for lights and outlets. It does not have a floor in it. It will be on a foundation that will be as preditor proof as possible. My question is this: Should I leave the floor just dirt? Should I put down sand or something else. Will need straw on the ground for winter but for cleanliness and comfort what would be best?

 

[MrChicken207]

For cleanliness I would put down a layer of sand, then on top of that some chopped straw or wood shavings.

 

[Cottage Rose]

I've had a dirt floor shed for years.
Definitely vulnerable to predators digging in.
Sink some boards or fencing down into the soil at the base.
I also have a new wooden floor coop.
I like it much better.

 

[The goose girl]

It his wired for lights and outlets.

The wiring has to be totally out of reach - they chew it like spaghetti.​

 

[lurkin1]

I hope this isn't hijacking your thread but I have questions about basic housing as well. I am considering putting my two week old goslings out in a vacant chicken tractor for now until they grow out a bit. It is secure and has a shelter. They would have grass and a better water pan. The night time temps are in the 50s. The daytime temps are in the 90s.

They aren't feathered out and I don't know how long it takes until they are feathered out, but the tractor seems better than the large rubbermaid tub that they are in at the moment.

Is this a good option or should they stay in the house in the tub?

 

[crazy goose lover]

50 is too cool if they aren't feathered. Might keep them out during the heat of the day and just bring them in overnight.
A friend just took down a deck and is going to give me the lumber so I will be putting a floor in the goose house.