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Papasmurph110

Papasmurph110

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Apr 2, 2017
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Hey guys, I built my own coop, now I'm trying to figure out what to do about roosts, how high off the floor, how many, so on and so on. Thanks


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Make sure its higher than your nesting boxes or they will roost in the boxes. They like to be at the highest point.
 
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General rule of thumb is to allow approximately one foot of roost space per bird - though some go with 9 inches per bird. As noted above, you do want the roost situated higher than the nest boxes to encourage appropriate roosting. 2x4's with the wide side up are a popular choice for roosts - if you are running a particularly long roost you may need to provide support(s) at various points of the length to prevent sway. I actually prefer a 2 x 3 for the roost (again, wide side up). Actual location of the roosts for your coop will depend on how your coop is designed -- is it a walk-in style coop, for example, or one of the shorter types? If you can post some photos that might help with suggestions.
 
Ol Grey Mare said:
General rule of thumb is to allow approximately one foot of roost space per bird - though some go with 9 inches per bird.  As noted above, you do want the roost situated higher than the nest boxes to encourage appropriate roosting.  2x4's with the wide side up are a popular choice for roosts - if you are running a particularly long roost you may need to provide support(s) at various points of the length to prevent sway.  I actually prefer a 2 x 3 for the roost (again, wide side up).  Actual location of the roosts for your coop will depend on how your coop is designed -- is it a walk-in style coop, for example, or one of the shorter types?  If you can post some photos that might help with suggestions. 
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:thumbsup good advice!
 
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Did you ever get your roost figured out? I saw a post in the show off your new birds and you have 3 nice looking chicks.

And better yet I love the star wars towel you have them on but do not let them destroy it that would be a shame.

BTW how bid of footprint is your coop. 3 birds will need 12 sq ft when there grown up.


Scott
 

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