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Why wait a month to provide a roost?

post #1 of 7
3/15/12 at 6:36pm
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I just got my first batch of chicks two weeks ago. I got 2 silkies, 3 speckled sussex, 3 rir and 2 australtorp. They all seem to be doing well, doubled their weight in a week.

 

The sources I've seen say to provide chicks with a perch once they're 4 weeks old.

 

I'm wondering, why not earlier?

 

I build a small roost of 3/4 x 3/4 square wood, the chicks love jumping on and over them, and sometimes resting/sleeping on them.

 

Am I harming the chicks or creating future problems by having roosts at 10 days old?

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post #2 of 7
3/15/12 at 6:40pm
I hope not .. mine have been roosting since 3 days old

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631433/hey-gang-whatcha-think-of-my-plans-and-rooster-issue

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For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631433/hey-gang-whatcha-think-of-my-plans-and-rooster-issue

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post #3 of 7
3/15/12 at 6:40pm

I've never heard that before. I had a roost in the brooder from day one, they started using the roost right before they turned 2 weeks old. They are now 2 1/2 weeks old and will sleep on the roost, heck the use the feeder and waterer as a roost also.

 

 

 

                                             

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post #4 of 7
3/15/12 at 6:43pm

I hatch quite a few chicks a year and I try to have a roost in their brooder if possible.

 

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post #5 of 7
3/15/12 at 7:42pm
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Thanks All

 

Storrey's and a couple of places here said add roost at 4 weeks, but they do seem to enjoy it so much I hated the idea of taking it out.

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post #6 of 7
3/15/12 at 7:50pm

I didn't know that!  I have some two weeks old.  I will try tomorrow.  Thanks for the tip!

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post #7 of 7
3/15/12 at 9:14pm

I put a roost in my brooder when I set up he brooder.  The roost is only 2" above the floor.  The chicks start using it very early.

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