TheCoop Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 After all this grim rain we've been having, I've noticed in the sleep area, there is some damp which is seeping into the wooden frame of our coop which is coming from the ground. We are going to get some slabs or bricks to raise it up, but of course, it will take time to dry thoroughly which could take a while at this time of year. Any thoughts/recommendations??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Do they have a perch which would keep them off the wet area? If so I wouldn't worry. If not perhaps try some aubiose on the floor to absorb the moisture and give the chickens something dry to stand on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoop Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 The damp bit is right in the corner (not on the floor area), so away from them when they sleep and the other side of the sleep area where the nest box is (where 2 of the 3 slep ), so they are not too near it. Bit worrying though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I would definitely raise it up if I were you...stops the wood rotting and, if you can get it high enough, prevents rats from making a nest under it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools+6 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 we have siliconed all the joints in out new coop and given it a good coat of varnish . we also siliconed the roof on . we are now water tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
