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MommaChick
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Wire floor?

Post by MommaChick » Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:01 pm

Does anyone keep thier chicks on a wire floor? It was suggested on a hatching page to help prevent cocci, but it just seemed harsh to me. I am thinking of backing out of some rabbits, (we shall see though) and have lots of cages. They are a nice size for chicks and the heat lamps can be secured well on the tops. Looking for thoughts on the idea.
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Ontario Chick
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Wire floor?

Post by Ontario Chick » Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:09 pm

The chicks don't have a chance to build up immunity on wire floors, it only works really well if the birds are going to spend rest of their life on wire.
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