Ideally, have your coop elevated about a foot off the ground. [substeps] Unless you're very familiar with building yourself, it's best to have professionals build your chicken coop.
[header] How to protect chickens from feral animals [title] Build your coop off the ground. [step] When building a coop, elevation can help protect your chicken from potential predators. This can prevent rodents from nesting near your chicken coop, as they will be more exposed.