Rough Cut Lumber ok for roost?

[Framac]

I am just curious if there is muchof a concern with splinters if using rough cut lumber. I have some spare available. If it is a bad idea I will break down and spend the 6 dolors for finished lumber.

Thanks,

Christopher

 

[Ridgerunner]

I think there is a concern about splinters. They could lead to bumblefoot. Also, the corners should be rounded off so their feet can more comfortably bend around them. I'd suggest you just take some sandpaper and go over them quickly, whether finished or unfinished. It doesn't take a lot of sanding, just knock off the rough parts.

 

[3goodeggs]

also the rough cut might be a good hiding place for lice, mites, or fowl fleas.

 

[EweSheep]

I agree with above two posts.

 

[al6517]

Yeah i do have to agree on maybe using some better sawn wood, if you have ever seen a flock preparing to roost for the night it's like a dang war zone with all the shuffling and jossling about, better safe than sorry on this one.

AL

 

[speckledhen]

Trust me, sand that lumber. Even when I use good lumber, I still sand it very smooth and re-sand on occasion as it gets rough from their claws.

 

[Framac]

Thank you all kindly for the responses.

I was leaning that way, but just wanted some reassurances.

 

[patandchickens]

Yah, what they said -- my main concern would be how inconcievably and unfixably filthy it would get, being that rough.

If you want inexpensive, a large diameter dead tree branch (like 4-6" diam) with bark removed makes a perfectly good roost, and is easy to clean

Good luck, have ufn,

Pat