perch

  1. Christy’s coop

    Will they stop patching when broody?

    So this spring I'm planning on letting my 1 and 2 year old hens hatch some chicks (non of them have ever hatched any as this is the first time they will be with a cockerel) but my 1 year olds all perch on top of the nesting boxs instead of lying in them when sleeping, but they go to lay there...
  2. Thechickentrainer1999

    Comfortable roosting bar ideas?

    Any ideas on what I can use to make my chickens roosting bar a lot more comfortable for them? They sleep on 2x4 with the 4 inch side up and I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to make it more softer and comfortable for them. Most people wouldn't worry about it but I want mine...
  3. Thechickentrainer1999

    Please help with roost.

    I'm almost finished with my coop but I need help designing the roost. I keep getting different opinions but not really the info that I need. My question is which roost bar is healthier for my chickens. I read an article that said rounded perches aren't good for hens as they can lead to keel bone...
  4. Thechickentrainer1999

    What is the healthiest roost to use?

    I know many people have different opinions when it comes to roosts whether it be rounded perches or 2x4. But my question is, which roost is healthiest for the chicken to lay on. I recently saw an article that was very hard to understand because of the wording used in it that said that one or the...
  5. S

    Toys for quail???

    So I have quail, and would getting parrot toys without the perch work to keep them happy? I know they can’t perch, but what toys are there for quail and does anyone have ideas? From all i’ve seen, they just like to play with string and roll things around, so would parrot toys(maybe slightly...
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    • fun parrot perch play quail toys
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    • Forum: Quail
  6. True Patriot

    The perch experiment

    I'm linking this thread to my article on my experiment with different perch materials. Results of the experiment will be posted in the article. Link- https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-perch-experiment.74272/
  7. The perch experiment

    The perch experiment

    A recent posting has given me an idea to conduct an experiment on what perch types are preferred by my chickens. This will be an ongoing learning experience and results will be added as found. This is not intended to be medically based and will not take into account extreme cold. My flock is 6...
  8. RocheeBum

    My Silkie Brooder and Chicks

    Meet Kerplunk, Cluedo, Uno and Scrabble, my 3 week old Silkie Chicks. As suggested I am providing my chicks with new textures and smells to explore. No boredom here! We have had sawdust and sand last week and today we have grass, dandelions, a log and some straw. It's so funny watching them...
    • RocheeBum
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    • brooder chicks dandelion grass indoors introduce log perch silkie toys
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  9. babs1952

    Kentucky Chick- perch/roost question

    My second hand hen house's roost or perch is a 2 x 4 laid flat, not upright. I would like to replace it. What would be an optimal width for the perch itself?
  10. Sussex123

    Duck and Chicken Health

    I have some chickens and ducks. They all share a big house and run together. In the last few weeks the they have started to get sore legs. 1 has two bad legs were it does not walk unless i walk near it and then it walks like a robot. 2 chickens with 1 sore leg and hobbles along and 1 duck with...
  11. Sussex123

    Chicken / Duck Health Problem

    I have some chickens and ducks. They all share a big house and run together. In the last few weeks the they have started to get sore legs. 1 has two bad legs were it does not walk unless i walk near it and then it walks like a robot. 2 chickens with 1 sore leg and hobbles along and 1 duck with...
  12. DaviJones

    Black Mold?

    We had a bit of storm yesterday and a branch fell off our ficus. I thought my chickens might enjoy perching on and jumping around it in the run but under the bark I saw what I think mine be black mold? What do you think, will it hurt them, is it black mold?
  13. barred2rock

    Landing Zone?

    In my coop I have perches at roughly 3', 4', and 5 1/2' (had one at over 8' but it's been removed). While the girls don't hesitate to jump from the 4' perch to the floor suddly a couple don't want to jump from the 5 1/2' perch to the floor. And they refuse to use the intermediate perches as a...
  14. U

    Chicken not making it up to perch

    Hello all! I have 4 9-week-old chicks, and they have all been outdoors since around 5 weeks old. For the last couple weeks, 3 of them make it up to the perch to roost at night, but one of them seems to not be able to make it up there. She looks up there and "cries", walks around as if she's...
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