Wooden floor

[PennysHennys]

Everyone said it would happen - we have outgrown the coop! I am purchasing a wood barn that I would use for chickens and possibly a few goats. Looking for suggestions on how to protect the plywood floor from manure damage. Sand is working great for me in the smaller coop and I would like to continue using sand (free). One article I read here suggested a vinyl pond liner under the litter but I suspect there would be condensation build up (= rot) between the vinyl and wood.
Your suggestions would be appreciated. This area would be used for roosting mostly and I would use a poop board. The chickens day range on poultry net enclosed pasture.
Thanks in advance!

 

[snow5164]

I would roll on a water proof product , paint mightbe enough but I think a water seal product would last longer....

Free sand ?? Lucky we got one load free from a job site I love my sandy coops , easy on my feet and I love to watch them dust bathe in it

 

[Melky]

Some people have put vinyl or linoleum flooring down but a water proof product is good as well.

 

[FT Chickens]

I would seal then use linoelum. You can probably pick up some ugly out of date cheap at your local flooring store. LOL

 

[PennysHennys]

I would roll on a water proof product , paint mightbe enough but I think a water seal product would last longer....

Free sand ?? Lucky we got one load free from a job site I love my sandy coops , easy on my feet and I love to watch them dust bathe in it

Thanks FT Chickens! Sounds like practical advise. Oh, the sand, our property has a large creek running through that deposits sand in drifts on some of the banks. We just take an ATV with a front bucket and our shovels. So it is "free" except for sweat equity. Heck, even if you pay for it you have to shovel it!

 

[PennysHennys]

If you have a wire crate then I would put her in that inside the run with the other chickens so they are all still together and can see each other, with her own food and water, but can't be injured. That is usually less stressful and makes reintegration easier. If it's an injury then only as long as it takes for her to recover enough to hold her own with the others and not get hurt or kept from food and water. That also makes it easier to monitor her for eating, drinking, droppings, and any developments with the eye, and see if there are any other symptoms that crop up. That is assuming it's injury rather than illness. If you suspect an illness like a respiratory infection, then isolating away from the flock might be better, though if that were the case they might all already be exposed.

I would roll on a water proof product , paint mightbe enough but I think a water seal product would last longer....

Free sand ?? Lucky we got one load free from a job site I love my sandy coops , easy on my feet and I love to watch them dust bathe in it

Some people have put vinyl or linoleum flooring down but a water proof product is good as well.

I would seal then use linoelum. You can probably pick up some ugly out of date cheap at your local flooring store. LOL

Thanks to everyone for the great advice!!

 

[aart]

I would not put damp sand on a wooden coop floor...nor use it as bedding.
If you use vinyl, don't buy cheap, it'll fall apart and be a mess to clean up.
I've got heavy duty foam backed vinyl with shavings and poop boards...
...has worked great for 5 years now.
Goats greatly complicate the situation....they pee liquid, chickens do not.

 

[PetesChicks]

I used Blackjack 57 in my coop. It's a roofing product sold by Lowe's. Make sure you mix it good, use a cheap brush for corners & a roller for the flat area. A couple coats and it's done. A lot of people here have used it.

 

[PennysHennys]

I would not put damp sand on a wooden coop floor...nor use it as bedding.
If you use vinyl, don't buy cheap, it'll fall apart and be a mess to clean up.
I've got heavy duty foam backed vinyl with shavings and poop boards...
...has worked great for 5 years now.
Goats greatly complicate the situation....they pee liquid, chickens do not.

All good points! Thanks for reminding me about goats! It been some years since I had them and wanted to consolidate my animals. May need to re-think housing for them.
Good advice, thanks again!

 

[PennysHennys]

I used Blackjack 57 in my coop. It's a roofing product sold by Lowe's. Make sure you mix it good, use a cheap brush for corners & a roller for the flat area. A couple coats and it's done. A lot of people here have used it.

Hmmmm, I haven't heard of this product but will definitely look into it. Every little think will help. Appreciate the tip!