Non-skid surface for ramp

[newbyduckmom]

We just built a door and ramp to drake house. But I am concerned the ramp is a bit steep and slippery for them to walk up. Especially in freezing weather. We used carpet remnants for ramp of hen house, but am wondering what others have used to make their ramps non-skid. Not sure the non-skip products from hardware store will work that well with ducky feet and this kind of an angle? Had considered nailing/stapling wooden strips to ramp, but not sure how far apart they should be? Any suggestions?

 

[Amiga]

I use a scrap of plastic poultry fence. Doesn't rust or puncture feet, easily wrapped around the ramp and attached by screwing a piece of wood across the end to the underside of the ramp.

It naturally fills in with sawdust, woodchips, dried poo, etc., so it's cushy and no-skid.

 

[Hattiegun]

I just use towels.. change them everyday if they freeze up. I actually have Duckie Laundry. I know I know. I make more work for myself.. oh this is a weeks worth of stuff... lol

 

[Amiga]

I had duckie laundry when they were in the brooder! Still do, but it's just cleanup towels - much less.

 

[newbyduckmom]

I am going to pass on the duckie laundry, did that when they were in the brooder as well!~

 

[dianaross77]

what about shelf liner? indoor outdoor carpet?

 

[duckyfromoz]

How about a small piece of synthetic grass?? You may even be lucky enought to get yourself a small offcut from somewhere that does hardware or landscapping.

 

[kla37]

I used this sandpapery tape that is used on outdoor steps to keep people from slipping. Works great! Can get it in rolls at home depot or lowes.

 

[fisharescary]

Use one of those non-skid safety mats people put in their tubs/showers?

 

[Hunter0704]

You're lucky if your ducks use a ramp to get into a coop. My ducklings would never walk up it, or down it, which meant we had to catch them and carry them down into the run from the coop. That was okay for about three times and then we said...noooo way! So the ducks have nests under the raised coop with walls on three sides to protect them from the elements.