renovation

[Debwiregal]

hello fed back on converting a rabbit barn into a coop for my girls.
the bottom is opened but will put boards up to enclose.
the barn has no floor. it has lots of sand. My question is do i have to put in a floor instead of using the ground with the sand? New chicken mom. thanks

 

[rosemarythyme]

Any photos of the set up? A floor isn't necessary for a chicken coop, but you do need to think about how you're going to manage litter (I assume you're keeping with sand?) and if there's any issues with pests or moisture seeping in, which are 2 more common issues with a dirt floor.

 

[Debwiregal]

Any photos of the set up? A floor isn't necessary for a chicken coop, but you do need to think about how you're going to manage litter (I assume you're keeping with sand?) and if there's any issues with pests or moisture seeping in, which are 2 more common issues with a dirt floor.

i can take pictures. yes keeping sand and adding more, then adding shavings. the ground doesn't get wet when rain hits.

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC.

Photos will be helpful. Also measurements.

And if you tell us your general location (you can put it into your profile), we can give better advice because climate matters a lot when it comes to chicken housing.

 

[Debwiregal]

we live in east Tennessee. the new yard is bigger. Also right now we have 8 20 week olds and 12 1 week.old. we will have 2 coops

 

[Debwiregal]

we live in east Tennessee. the new yard is bigger. Also right now we have 8 20 week olds and 12 1 week.old. we will have 2 coops.

 

[Debwiregal]

we live in east Tennessee. the new yard is bigger. Also right now we have 8 20 week olds and 12 1 week.old. we will have 2 coops.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I think you should be fine with the dirt floor. You may need to apron around the perimeter if rodents become an issue, as that's one drawback of dirt floors.

 

[Debwiregal]

we are planning to enclose the bottom and doors. will have one door and an opening in front for the girls to come out.thank you