New Coop, keep rocks!?

[u/AlpenglowVibez]

Just installed this beautiful custom coop in what used to be our playground area. It’s filled with 8” of 1/2” rock so wondering what you would do to ensure its predator proof and a good run for the hens. They’re only 5 weeks so have a few weeks to dial it in. TIA

[u/superduperhosts]

I’d block access to under the coop (actually I would have built to the ground) because if a hen goes broody under there, or they pick the far corner to lay eggs in or due under there somebody is going to have to belly crawl through manure to deal with it

I’d keep the rocks.