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I want to build a chicken coop what kind of flooring is recommended?

I just bought some chicks and soon will need to build a chicken coop lookind for any advice and good ideas. I don't want to spend alot of money.

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1. Dirt floor
2. dirt with lots of straw works fine. I built a coop with a raised wooden (plywood) floor and it worked well......with plenty of straw that was periodically removed and replaced. Cleanliness is critical with chickens. I guess the thought with just dirt is predators can dig in from outside and snatch the chickens.
3. It should be sealed to keep any predators out. (Snakes, cats, foxes, etc.) If it will be on the ground, cement slab would be best for cleaning. If up in the air and the weather does not get too cold, a wire mesh floor or a plywood floor on hinges that can be dropped for easy cleaning would work well. Good luck Chris
4. Wood floor is best and cheapest. Concrete is also good, but costs more. Dirt floors won't work because of the predators that can tunnel beneath the coop. Dirt is also harder to keep clean. If you need ideas for building a coop, just google "chicken coop plans" .
5. Putting some chicken wire about two feet deep in the ground around the base of the chicken house will keep animals and snakes from digging under the wall and crawling in. You can have a dirt floor that way. The straw can be changed.