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When time becomes available again I'm interested in seeing what effect different diameters has. Do they prefer to wrap and grab, or roost semi flat footed? I also have reached a point where I have to devise a curve to the results. They have grown enough to not all fit on an individual side. I...

This week's results are posted. I apologize for the delay. Testing has to be suspended for some time due to work related issues. I will still be monitoring the discussion as best I can, please understand if I don't respond quickly it's due to work.

This week's results are in. No surprise, chickens will roost on tree branches. Next test is also posted. This one may have much different results.

I currently have 8. The top roost is 8 feet. Normally when I have one bar completely across they spread out a bit more. With the tests they have been bunching closer together. They just barely fit on one side when they try. In another week or so I'll have to figure out a curve to the results...

This week's update to the article is posted. Results are surprisingly even. There was no definitive bias towards either side.

I'll see when the trees here are willing to give up. There's a maple I've been meaning to trim, sounds like a good excuse. I'm going to try getting as many requests in as possible before the weather turns. There may need to be a part 2 in the spring.

PVC is on my list, hadn't decided to wrap it with anything. Will definitely consider. I was avoiding anything wider than the 2x4, mainly because the added width does not allow the nightly droppings to fall free. The concern here in Georgia is the fly population. If they start to accumulate waste...

It has been a consideration. It will depend on wether I find my draw knife or not:D

This week is the branch so Sunday the new results will be in. I'm intentionally leaving the bark on, I have a suspicion the smooth texture in the previous test may have influenced the results.

This week's results are updated in the article. Another interesting week. The next test is also updated.

This week's results are posted in the article. There are some interesting differences this week.

Results of week 2 are posted in the article. Summary, preference was again to the left side (control)

Right now I have 4 more variations in mind, so 8 weeks unless perch math works like chicken math. In which case it may never end.:gig

So far using 2x4 it seems that the orientation matters little. It may be a location preference (what I suspect) or there isn't enough difference to make a difference.

I apologise for some late answers. I stopped receiving notifications for the thread. The results of the first test are updated in the article. Summary, the left side with the 2x4 wide side up was preferred. This week's test is the reverse of the previous. My assumption is that the location...

:lau I knew I should have avoided requests.:lau I'm only planning on changing sides. The size of my coop won't support setting multiple locations. If I were to completely remove the one on the preferred side the only other choice would be the lower bar or the test material. I don't feel that...

No offense taken, I also believe in KISS. This is just a fun experiment. I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel or make some incredible discovery in chicken psychology. They will roost on just about anything. I have one that actually seems to enjoy the thin wire top of a welded wire fence. I also...

Thank you.

My expectations are the same. The only times I anticipate change from their normal location is with either preferred or avoided material. The instinct to stay together and the habits already formed are too strong . Material that is similar to what they consider "normal" won't provide enough...

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