Hardware Cloth Floors and Bumblefoot?

AmericanKraut

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Does having a hardware cloth floor increase the risk of bumblefoot? I've seen a lot of people attach hardware cloth to the bottom of their entire run to prevent predator dig-ins (sometimes then putting soil over), and some have a grid floor for their coop, particularly tractors, so droppings fall to the ground beneath. This isn't anymore rough than the rocks and dirt outside when they're free-ranging, though? I was just wondering what you all think.
 
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2011/07/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning.html

This is a link that has a lot of great info about bumblefoot. It is from THE CHICKEN CHICK WEBSITE. I have visited her site often for info. HOPE THIS HELPS.
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