A lot of folks believe that wire bottoms will break the foot feathers, and it is better to have them in deep bedding--with manure cleaned out daily, and the bedding stirred. I have a mix of pens--some with wire bottoms and others not. They each have plusses and negatives.
In your original post you asked about getting the stains out of your white silkies. Indeed, even the post title is about getting the stains out of white silkies. People are almost always trying to be helpful, and when you ask opinions, realize that you may not always agree with all the answers you get. But asking questions is how we learn. Taking offense at an answer and seeing mean criticism at every turn will not be helpful to you in the long run. I've known and read Glenda's advise for eight or ten years on one list or another. She has a huge amount of wisdom about poultry that she is always willing to share. And I have never known her to be mean or pick a fight. Please expect that people are trying to be helpful.
In your original post you asked about getting the stains out of your white silkies. Indeed, even the post title is about getting the stains out of white silkies. People are almost always trying to be helpful, and when you ask opinions, realize that you may not always agree with all the answers you get. But asking questions is how we learn. Taking offense at an answer and seeing mean criticism at every turn will not be helpful to you in the long run. I've known and read Glenda's advise for eight or ten years on one list or another. She has a huge amount of wisdom about poultry that she is always willing to share. And I have never known her to be mean or pick a fight. Please expect that people are trying to be helpful.
