We're re-purposing a building as a coop for 36 heavy breed chickens (Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, Wyandottes and Barred Rocks). I've read that roosting poles should be anywhere from 2" poles to 2x4's with the 4" side up. I assume that the weight of the chickens would be a factor...
Hi all, I think we're having a midlife crises ... not only do we have black angus cattle, a few miniature donkeys, and a really big dog, our chicks should be arriving this week. My folks had chickens when I was little and DH's grandparents had chickens so we arent total novices but close. I've...