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And, yes, you may have to set them on it til they learn.

Chickens don't like to hold onto a roost, they like a flat surface to rest on. The wide side of a 2x4 is just right. I made my roost like yours before I joined BYC. When I read that, I added a second board to make it the right width. They should be about ready to lay. Their combs will turn...

There's a lot of variation in when they will lay. Some breeds take much longer than others, and some individuals in a breed take longer than others. What breed are they? What is the roost made of? Maybe it is not comfortable for them.