Quarantine Cages???

[Dawn419]

Just wondering what everyone uses for quarantining?

I'm in the process of converting an unused rabbit hutch for quarantine and could use some ideas.

I pulled most of the lumber off of the front, removed the old wire and will be sanitizing it today. I will also be doing a food grade DE whitewash, inside & out.

Any ideas are much appreciated!

Pic of the project...



Measurements are:

L: 109" (9' 1")
W: 27" (2' 3")
H: 55" (4' 7")

Dawn

 

[speckledhen]

Good idea. I just use a large dog kennel in the bsmt bathroom or one on the covered deck. Well, I USED those since I've only had to quarantine one bird ever. It worked out fine, though since no other birds could breathe the same air.

 

[Dawn419]

Should I make it where they have access to the ground (small attached run) or does that defeat the quarantine process?

 

[speckledhen]

It does defeat your purpose, Dawn. I'd just hold firm and keep them caged till quarantine was over. It's the safest way. I hated that period, but it was necessary. I did feel bad for Hawkeye, but he was better off in a dog kennel that that mucky dark pen I got him from.

 

[Dawn419]

Thanks Cynthia!

That just saved me alot of useless work and time!

No problems here (knocks on wood), but I want to be prepared beforehand. We'll be adding a few SSH pullets to the flock eventually.

Dawn