I have googled and searched backyard chickens and many other websites. I can’t seem to really understand a wire floor for poults and ducks.
Is it basically a framed in piece of galvanized wire (small gauge) about 2 inches off of the floor? I’ve never raised my ducklings on it. This is the first time I’ve raised poults. I’m curious if it’s really that simple? I’m also raising my turkeys with the packing peanut male chicks. I’ve read that’s a good idea? Is it? How small does the wire have to be to avoid trapped bird feet? I read a piece of burlap the first few days is a good idea, makes sense.
Is the wire floor a must? Are they really that fragile if they get poop on their feet they’ll die? Or is it more of a cleaning convenience? I would love some feedback from those turkey raisers out there! Thank you!
Is it basically a framed in piece of galvanized wire (small gauge) about 2 inches off of the floor? I’ve never raised my ducklings on it. This is the first time I’ve raised poults. I’m curious if it’s really that simple? I’m also raising my turkeys with the packing peanut male chicks. I’ve read that’s a good idea? Is it? How small does the wire have to be to avoid trapped bird feet? I read a piece of burlap the first few days is a good idea, makes sense.
Is the wire floor a must? Are they really that fragile if they get poop on their feet they’ll die? Or is it more of a cleaning convenience? I would love some feedback from those turkey raisers out there! Thank you!
