Soft-Step™ wire slats mark one of the biggest breakthroughs for the poultry industry in the last five decades. Shown in studies conducted by the University of Georgia to increase egg recovery, Soft-Step wire slats and slat systems give breeders a longer-lasting solution which cuts down on bacteria levels and improves manageability.

The poultry industry is turning to Soft-Step wire slats to reduce infection, lower operating costs and maintain maximum egg production in modern breeder/broiler houses.

Soft-Step's 3/4"x3" mesh, 12.5 gauge wire design and PVC coating provide a smooth surface that doesn't hold waste or ammonia. The result is a cleaner, more irritant-free platform that can reduce the risk of infection and disease. Soft-Step is easy to wash, making house preparation faster and less costly. And Soft-Step can't splinter like wood, providing another level of safety.

Soft-Step is manufactured using high-tensile steel wire and protected with Riverdale's proprietary Galvanized After Welding (GAW) process and fuse-bonded PVC. It's the same protection that has made Riverdale's Aquamesh wire the world leader for commercial lobster and crab fishing traps.

Easy installation and virtually maintenance-free construction help lower operating costs while contributing to maximum egg production and house productivity.

Riverdale provides expert support for installation and maintenance to ensure that you get the best return possible for your investment in Soft-Step wire slats.

Riverdale Hexagonal Wall Wire provides an economical, durable barrier with excellent ventilation. PVC coating protects birds from sharp wire edges, is extremely predator proof and lasts 3-5 times longer than regular galvanized hexagonal wire. Riverdale hexagonal wall wire is used in poultry houses nationwide offering growers long-term superior performance.

Riverdale's Hexagonal mesh is also used for sidewalls and other applications in a wide range of poultry environments. Riverdale Mills wall wire Hexagonal woven wire mesh is the most economical and durable solution for poultry and hog barns. Light weight and easy to install wall wire will perform for years without deterioration.

Unlike plastic mesh, PVC coated galvanized steel wire is nearly impossible for rodents and varmints to chew through. The 1" spacing is ideal in preventing bird intrusion. Roll sizes come in 2' - 3' - 4' - 5' and 6' widths and 150' in length.