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Instead of a concrete foundation, you can make an excavation. Put a layer of broken glass in there and then lay concrete slabs or something similar flush on top. It's cheaper and serves its purpose too. I didn't know that eucalyptus was so robust when dry. Thanks for the information. The problem with the mites has not been solved, but the issue with the termites has. I'll probably build my little hut on the farm with eucalyptus instead of bamboo.

The post is a bit old, but not too old to not respond. When using wood I see 2 problems: 1. Blood mites. You always get that with chickens and it can't be avoided. The big problem when using wood is that there are many cracks, holes and gaps in which these mites can hide and it is very difficult or not at all effective to combat them there. Since we live in a hot region, these beasts also reproduce extremely quickly, so that a small, overlooked nest produces a new, large generation in a very short time. 2. Termites. Is eucalyptus termite safe? The masonry around it makes sense, the question would be whether you should also build a foundation so that no robbers can dig under the wall. I'm thinking in particular of dogs, mongooses,...