I have started through this thread, but am still FAR away from the end. Could I get a review in a nutshell? What is the latest recommendation, especially, I wonder what to attach my heating pad to. I do have a wire baker's cooling rack or an old refrigerator wire shelf like thing. Also, should...
I prefer to not use those plates. I had actually planned to order one of the "Premier" plates, until I got 24 Silkie chicks (from 1-3 wks old) from someone that used those plates. Every little silkie had its crest singed off! They are just now growing back.
I do not like sand, but am happy with pine shavings. We use it on our droppings board also. Our board is plywood covered with linoleum.The roost boards are 2x4s and they are moveable. I can take them out to clean them.
Here is a picture of poop boards
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Building currently. . .
I have had a poop board with linoleum before and it worked fantastic! I am just now learning about this Black Jack 57. Which one would be better to cover my plywood poop board with?
I am not using sand or PDZ or anything like that. . . just a poop board.
Thanks!
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