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Shouldn't the roosting bars be rotated 90 degrees?  The top is only about an inch.  Just wonderin'.

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Originally Posted by 2Old2Crow View Post

Shouldn't the roosting bars be rotated 90 degrees?  The top is only about an inch.  Just wonderin'.

 


There's no right or wrong - its all personal preference.  It matters more in cold climates, where if they are able to roost on the wide side of the 2x4 they are better able to cover their feet.

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post #13 of 19

Very good.  I stand corrected.  (Like it's the first time in my life THAT has happened!)

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Very good.  I stand corrected.  (Like it's the first time in my life THAT has happened!)

 


Oh, I just recognized your avatar - I LOVED your coop and the writing on your coop thread!

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Read about my fox attack here

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How to build a hoop house in 10 easy steps here

 

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post #15 of 19

Thanx so much!

post #16 of 19
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Sorry if im being a pain, should i put two vents on the top say 10inc by 10inc and i will make them rain snow and wind proff i hope,Any way should i put an open and shut vent on the bottom at the front left hand side as i am shutting that of.....thanx

post #17 of 19

Generally more ventilation is better than less.  What you are striving for is draft-free but good ventilation - a fine balance sometimes smile.png.  Basically, you don't want your vents in line with your roost since that could blow a draft onto them when they roost at night.  Two at opposite ends above the roost line should work.  Vents that open/close are even better so that you can better control the ventilation at different times of the year and in different weather conditions.

Enjoying my 10-acres of country heaven with 50+ chickens, turkeys and muscovy ducks!

 

Read about my fox attack here

Read a fox attack survival story here

How to build a hoop house in 10 easy steps here

 

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Enjoying my 10-acres of country heaven with 50+ chickens, turkeys and muscovy ducks!

 

Read about my fox attack here

Read a fox attack survival story here

How to build a hoop house in 10 easy steps here

 

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post #18 of 19
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Right not been on for a bit rain stoped play. Im almost there tho.and im changing roosting

perches for 2x2,THANKS so far for all your help,my phone pics 098.jpgmy phone pics 099.jpg

post #19 of 19
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Right not been on for a bit rain stoped play. Im almost there tho.and im changing roosting

perches for 2x2,THANKS so far for all your help,Im also putting wood ply on the ground whats best to throw on top

thanks steve.

tmy phone pics 098.jpgmy phone pics 099.jpg

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