Rubber Mat Under Pine Shavings?

[Superior Chicks]

Is this ok? Rubber mat like what is used for horse stalls to give better footing? (I have a coop that has glassboard flooring, and it is extremely easy to clean, but, extremely slippery.)

I put down a 1/4" rubber mat, covered with 3" pine shavings.

Any opinions?

(Chicks aren't coming until May. Is it May yet??

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TIA

Ma

 

[MaineChickens]

I think it would be fine. Deep litter over it and you are good to go.

 

[bumblebeehillschickenfarm]

The only problem with it is mice and rats will live under it. That would be the only problem i would see.

 

[EweSheep]

I've used them and love it! Never had problems with mice or rats living under mats but its the wood underneath my coop that they love!