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My full-sized full-grown chickens (breeds in my signature) can and do fly 4 feet up to my roosts, though they usually use the top of the nest box as a step. I expect your chickens will use that perch in front of the nest box to get to the roost.

1. Should I use construction sand or straw in the run? I would use construction sand. It drains well, is easy to clean, gives them something to dust bathe in, and they will use it for grit. If straw gets and stays wet, it can get moldy. If you put it in fairly thick, straw can pack together...