Run Floor

[RoyalChick]

I was just meant a kiddie pool would suffice as a dust bath if they wanted to use a concrete base.

My current run is built over a failed (sunken and overgrown) concrete pad with pine shaving, sand and soil for the chickens to dig around in.

Got it. Yes, if you have a concrete pad the kiddy pool makes sense.
I personally wouldn’t install one just for the chicken run.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Just curious why you would go through the expense of concrete. I don't really see the point.

Concrete is stronger and won't rust in a few years like hardware cloth does. The OP mentioned concrete and if there's a budget for it I say go for it.

 

[Speedycat711]

So if I install a hardware cloth apron around the edge do I have to change it out every few years due to rust? I might have misunderstood some of the posts but that’s what it sounded like.

 

[Bsmac]

So if I install a hardware cloth apron around the edge do I have to change it out every few years due to rust? I might have misunderstood some of the posts but that’s what it sounded like.

It should last for quite a while!

 

[Ted Brown]

In my experience HC that is buried will last about 5 years before the welds begin to break down. Once this happens any determined critter can get in.

 

[StinkyAcres]

So if I install a hardware cloth apron around the edge do I have to change it out every few years due to rust? I might have misunderstood some of the posts but that’s what it sounded like.

It depends on your soil, but, yes, it will need to be changed out every few years.

 

[Speedycat711]

Ok, that’s what I’ll do then