They both used the roost prior to our taking them home with us. We are going to change to 2x4 boards before we introduce the pullets into the coop in a few weeks. I think we will have a roost on 2 separate sides of the coop, to give them a chance to settle in. My concern is if the rooster...
We were given a Barred Rock Rooster (about 12-24 months) and a White Rock Hen (about 6 yrs old) They were both destined for the stew pot! Apparently the Rooster (Harold) was trouble and was fighting with the other roosters...they are an organic co-op with 200 chickens....and he was fighting...