Slatted floor system

SLATTED (SLOTTED) FLOOR SYSTEM

Slat floor

  • In a slatted floor, iron rods or wood reapers are used as floor, usually 2-3 feet above the ground level to facilitate fall of droppings through slats.
  • Wooden reapers or iron rods of 2” diameter can be used on lengthwise of the house with interspaces of 1” between rods.

Advantages

  • Less floor space per bird is needed when compared to solid floor system.
  • Bedding is eliminated
  • Manure handling is avoided
  • Increased sanitation
  • Saving in labour
  • Soil borne infection is controlled

Disadvantages

  • Higher initial cost than conventional solid floors
  • Less flexibility in the use of the building
  • Any spilled feed is lost through the slots
  • More fly problem.
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