Sand in coop and on poop shelf

[LCchickens71]

I’m thinking of using construction grade sand inside my coop. It is 8x8 with 8’ ceiling. I have painted the floor well, and walls are painted as well. I bought First Saturday Lime to put down on the floor want to use sand on that. I don’t have windows but have open eves and two vent openings. What about a solar exhaust fan? What does everyone think. I’m in MO!
Thanks!!

 

[cavemanrich]

OK, for the sand ,, Most people choose sand on ground/earth floor. Since your floor is painted wood,, I would recommend not putting too thick of a layer of sand. Reason: should you get rainwater inside coop, a thick layer would hold the moisture much longer than a thin layer. Personally, on your floor, I would keep thickness to 1 inch, no more. See how thinks work for you. Then you can decide what works BEST for you.
Like to address the window situation. As in your coop ,, the absence of them. Windows serve two major purposes. They can provide additional much needed summer ventilation. Then also year round access to daylight. Consider installing some windows. They would also need to be secured with Hardware clothe,, so when opened, overnight,, chickens are safe from predators, entering, or reaching in.


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[LCchickens71]

OK, for the sand ,, Most people choose sand on ground/earth floor. Since your floor is painted wood,, I would recommend not putting too thick of a layer of sand. Reason: should you get rainwater inside coop, a thick layer would hold the moisture much longer than a thin layer. Personally, on your floor, I would keep thickness to 1 inch, no more. See how thinks work for you. Then you can decide what works BEST for you.
Like to address the window situation. As in your coop ,, the absence of them. Windows serve two major purposes. They can provide additional much needed summer ventilation. Then also year round access to daylight. Consider installing some windows. They would also need to be secured with Hardware clothe,, so when opened, overnight,, chickens are safe from predators, entering, or reaching in.


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

Thank you! I will definitely try the windows!