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    Roosting on top of coop

    Nice set up you have! My girls actually do roost on the top, it appears. When I go out to check on them and lock up the enclosure at night, they are perched at the very top. I have thought about putting a branch along the top for them to roost on rather than the roof. I think it's too soon to...
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    Roosting on top of coop

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    Roosting on top of coop

    Thanks! It likely might be too dark for them, but I haven't had any problems with my previous chickens. This new group of 4 really tend to travel together, so when the twin Wyandotte's started going up there, then the other 2 followed. There is another vent on the backside, which only adds...
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    Roosting on top of coop

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    Roosting on top of coop

    Yeah, I also want them to be where they are happiest as long as it is safe for their feet to perch on that material and roof angle. The enclosure around the coop is secure, so I'm not really concerned about their safety with predators.
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    Roosting on top of coop

    I tried this and it didn't work. Eventually I gave up because I started to think they were happier on top rather than inside.
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    Chickens and more.

    Chickens and more.
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    Roosting on top of coop

    Thank you! I'm located in Eureka, CA. I can post pictures later this eve once i see them back up there.
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    Roosting on top of coop

    Hi there, My 4 new hens have taken to roosting on top of the coop rather than inside. They are presumed safe up there since the coop is surrounded by a very secure wire enclosure, so I'm leaning towards letting them continue to roost there. However, I wonder if it's ok for their feet to perch on...
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