Unsecure chicken perches

[sj68]

I’m planning to get a walk in run from Aviaries4u and considering putting land grids down instead of slabs. They look like this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110902076975?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

They look easier to lay than slabs (no base), are strong enough for car parks, and allow water to drain through. I thought I might use them as a base around the edge of the run (50cm wide) with gravel over them on the outside of the run, and just have soil with wood chips inside.

 

I’m very new to this, only had my chickens a couple of weeks, so advice would be appreciated. I have already learned so much from reading through lots of the forum.

[HH HENS]

Hi

I have two walk in runs from avaries4u My first run I put slabs around the outside to stop foxes from digging in which was fine but rats still managed to dig underneath I had to lay weldmesh on the floor under the woodchips. So when I got the second run I ordered it with a wire and wood framed floor, I covered it with soil and then a thick layer of woodchips, this has worked really well. I pooh pick the floor and sanitise it with stalosan F to stop the ground from becoming chicken sick. I didn't bother with any slabs on the outside. I also always take the chicken food up at night to deter the four legged vermin. I tried your link to look at these land grid but the page was unavailable.

Hope this help. enjoy you're chicks !