Proper design of Roost Bars - BackYard Chickens
WEBFeb 18, 2016 · The sixth hen took over my shelf that I used for storing chicken coop supplies. In the spring I am going to offer them tree branches, as we also have access to wooded land, and see what they do with those. But up til now, 5 out of 6 of my girls choose a wide, flat roost (shelf) over a 2x2 or a 2x4.
Roost bars | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
WEBFeb 15, 2012 · Also put them atleast 12 inches from the wall to give your birds enough room. If you have large breeds you need 10-12 in. per bird of roost space so 70 in. for 7 birds, less space for smaller breeds. Last edited: Feb 26, 2012. Feb 26, 2012. #4.
Roosting bar design | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · So that low roost is probably in the way of that. I’d lower the high one a bit and raise the other one to the same height as each other. If someone sits on the very low one by your door, they may get pooped on but I haven’t had a problem with that. Also not sure about 10 birds in there. Good luck.
Roost bars and poop boards - BackYard Chickens
WEBApr 30, 2022 · Here is my setup The roost bars are in 3 sections and sit on top of the poop board for easy removal and cleaning. The nest boxes sit under the poop board on the right and if we ever get someone to go broody, we will set her up under the poop board on the left. May 29, 2022. #8.
Spacing between roost bars... - BackYard Chickens
WEBDec 22, 2018 · Sketched out various things like using a "H" shape with two 2 foot bars running front to back, (one foot in from each side), with a 3 foot bar running perpendicular in the space between. That technically gets me 7 linear feet of roost with at least 12 inches between any edge or bar. But the spots close to the intersections of the "H" would not ...
Do chickens need a roosting bar in their coop?
WEBOct 25, 2020 · Canada. 3KillerBs said: To be bluntly honest, if your coop is too small to put a roost into it then your coop is too small to keep chickens in. Unfortunately, manufacturers of these "dollhouse" coops take advantage of new chicken owners by misrepresenting their coops -- claiming that they'll hold two or three times the number of chickens that ...
Anybody tried wrapping their roost bars in rope?
WEBAug 29, 2016 · I fell down a rabbit hole this morning researching some issue, and eventually found my way to a YouTube video for Carolina Coops. Fancy coop builders, they are! One of the coop accessories they provide is a roost bar wrapped in hemp rope - said to promote air flow around the foot, which might...
Best Roosting Bar for Chicken Feet - BackYard Chickens
WEBMay 27, 2012 · SE Pa. I know most on here believe that the chicken should have a flat surface so they cover their feet in cold weather. I know that they need to curl their toes to feel comfortable, so they tend to use the front of the perch. When they are sleeping they squat down and cover their feet quite well, even with a narrower perch.
Housing goats and chickens together. Housing design ideas.
WEBApr 14, 2014 · Mine had to be modified a few times before the FULL SIZE goats stayed out of the run. Goats are extremely agile and smart. Not too long ago I saw someone that had a run area where shelves were created up high for chickens so that the dwarf goats only had access to the lower part of the run. Chickens will eat goat feed and goats will eat chicken ...
Laying eggs from roosting bar - BackYard Chickens
WEBJul 18, 2012 · If she is laying them at night her timing is out of kilter yet give her time to work out the time. Having fake eggs in the box helps lure her to use the boxes, again it takes time for her to figure it out. Sometimes it just takes time for young hens to …