Poop Board/Roost Question

[Onyxflock]

Can I ask about your roost boards? Do you paint them?
When I updated the roosts I got fancy & painted it white with a standard exterior paint.
Since then 2 of my hens have developed foot problems. Could it be the painted surface compared to before the plain sanded 2x4s?
They were pooping more on the boards, so I've changed the distance between them. But considering sanding off the paint.

 

[aart]

Since then 2 of my hens have developed foot problems. Could it be the painted surface compared to before the plain sanded 2x4s?

Doubtful.

 

[saysfaa]

Mine roost on painted boards without foot problems. I don't see how the paint could be the problem.