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if bark harboring parasites becomes a concern, one could just strip the bark off, or grab a new branch periodically to replace, and use the old one for firewood. i dont see that really being a deal breaker if branches are what you have available and you (and chix) like them, no?
also, i know many use em, but since we are talking design, im not a huge fan of droppings boards and the like. if u have deep litter, which is pretty much the best option all around in the first place for most coops, they arent necessary as the night droppings will become incorporated into the litter naturally by the chix without your attentions--or if they dont, you grab a rake and take ten seconds to stir them in by hand as necessary--but i almost never need to do this...
also, i know many use em, but since we are talking design, im not a huge fan of droppings boards and the like. if u have deep litter, which is pretty much the best option all around in the first place for most coops, they arent necessary as the night droppings will become incorporated into the litter naturally by the chix without your attentions--or if they dont, you grab a rake and take ten seconds to stir them in by hand as necessary--but i almost never need to do this...