I have the opportunity to get a dog kennel from one of those Amish Shed places. It has an insulated dog box with a glassboard lined interior (good for hosing out) and an attached run. I am planning on letting the ducks free range when they're older but would like to have an outdoor run area for them to eat and drink and hang out if we're away from home or at night.
The run area is fenced of course and it has a roof and composite deck flooring. I was initially VERY excited about that since it means I don't have to worry about any predators getting under the fence. But then remembered reading about leg issues due to certain flooring and I'm afraid the decking won't be good. I'd rather not cover it with anything unless it's freezing temps since that negates the ability to just hose it off.
Opinions on this type of flooring? Anyone have it? Anyone think it's a good or bad idea?
Thanks!
(I wish I could send you all duck eggs for all the help you've given me and the girls!)
Josie
The run area is fenced of course and it has a roof and composite deck flooring. I was initially VERY excited about that since it means I don't have to worry about any predators getting under the fence. But then remembered reading about leg issues due to certain flooring and I'm afraid the decking won't be good. I'd rather not cover it with anything unless it's freezing temps since that negates the ability to just hose it off.
Opinions on this type of flooring? Anyone have it? Anyone think it's a good or bad idea?
Thanks!
(I wish I could send you all duck eggs for all the help you've given me and the girls!)
Josie