Would it be safe & secure to let 2mo commercial poults pasture in duck enclosure?

[User635240]

Hi! I have 22 poults about 2 months old. 19 are commercial broad breasted and 3 are royal palm. A few roost at about 3' off the ground, the rest sleep on the floor of the barn. It seems like they really want to go outside and they like eating grass clippings. Would it be ok to place them in this enclosed area at least during the day? It's a half-acte with a pond, and electric netting fence 48" tall. There is no shelter in the area yet. There are occasionally hawks here.

 

[Mantisquailman]

I'm sorry I may seem dumb... what does BBB mean?

 

[Molpet]

I'm sorry I may seem dumb... what does BBB mean?

Broad Breasted Bronze, which is a fast growing meat turkey. Harvest 16 to 20 wks usually.

 

[R2elk]

Hi! I have 22 poults about 2 months old. 19 are commercial broad breasted and 3 are royal palm. A few roost at about 3' off the ground, the rest sleep on the floor of the barn. It seems like they really want to go outside and they like eating grass clippings. Would it be ok to place them in this enclosed area at least during the day? It's a half-acte with a pond, and electric netting fence 48" tall. There is no shelter in the area yet. There are occasionally hawks here. View attachment 3888780View attachment 3888799

It all depends on your local predator population. They will need a place where they can get shade.

 

[User635240]

Sorry... broad breasted bronze

I'm sorry I may seem dumb... what does BBB mean?

 

[User635240]

Would a tarp work temporarily?

It all depends on your local predator population. They will need a place where they can get shade.

 

[R2elk]

Would a tarp work temporarily?

Probably as long as it doesn't flap too much.

 

[User635240]

I let them out into the fenced area to get fresh air. A lot of them have bloody noses. I started them on Tylosin this morning in their drinking water in the barn. What is the best way to continue the antibiotics now? Bring them inside each night or catch them and administer orally individually?

 

[R2elk]

I let them out into the fenced area to get fresh air. A lot of them have bloody noses. I started them on Tylosin this morning in their drinking water in the barn. What is the best way to continue the antibiotics now? Bring them inside each night or catch them and administer orally individually?

@casportpony

 

[User635240]

@casportpony

It's ok thx. They lined up at the gate to come into the barn last night with no issue. I set up a shade tarp for them today. Thanks.