i am not a sales pitch. read the earlier posts, i started this as a new coop idea isn't this what this site is for? if it sounded proffesional anough to be a sales pitch then i will take it as a complement.
he does now. he used to use the same pens for his layers, and turkeys. i have extensively studied his model, and written him a few letters so this info is credible. Also he does not recomend the free range house for acreage under 50 acres
the difference is that with salatin pens have a built in shelter and are a lot larger. they are called salatin pens because they were invented by joel salatin. please visit his websit, it is www.polyfacefarms.com .
In repl to medicine man. joel salatins pens are to small only if they have to many chickens in them. his chickens on his website are visually happy. are yours?
Actually, to even compare it with factory farms is incorect. first layers were made for grass same as other chickens. Second, the way most byc'ers do it their chickens still enhale harmfull dust that is not and better because they are able to leave for a dirt yard these birds need their nioce...
using the salatin pen it combines both pen and run all in one! it is a economic and great option for meat birds or layers. for more info email me or google it, or read pastures poultry profits- by joel salatin