It produces little dust.
Best flooring for duck coop.
To prevent this it is best to use some sort of plastic or wire flooring so the spilled water and manure goes through the floor and out of reach of the birds.
Duck houses can sit directly on the ground but should have a wooden or cement floor so predators can t dig.
The better the duck coop the healthier and happier the ducks.
The 8 most common materials for chicken coop floors.
Pine shavings work fine for bedding but our ducks prefer straw.
I also leave a wood platform for them too if they want off the metal.
And it makes a great duck nest.
I ve learned so much recently from reading all of your posts and really appreciate any advice.
The general consensus is that a coop needs at least 4 square feet of floor space per duck for comfortable quarters.
Straw bedding is best for your duck coop.
It s rounded with very small holes so easier on their feet.
If you are intensively housing your ducks so they stay confined within an assigned fenced space at all times they also need at least 15 square feet of outdoor space per duck.
I posted this on the predator forum but i realize that the duck people will know best.
Large flake wood shavings or pine needles also make good duck coop bedding.
It s removable for easy cleaning.
I keep the duck house at least 6 inches off the ground so they don t get all gross and when the area is starting to get nasty i just move the whole house.
I need advice as to the best flooring for our new duck pen.
As mentioned above ducks rarely use nesting.
Straw has wonderful insulating properties.
To make this possible for you we are offering usa made 2 x4 plastic waterfowl floor panels that can be screwed on to a frame of 2 x4 lumber.