roosts

  1. WindingWater

    Heated Roost

    I just bought a heated roost to place inside the coop for my two roosters at Tractor Supply. I would like to get some feedback from others on how well this might work. The one online is different than the one I bought. I will try to take a photo of the roost tomorrow to show you what I...
  2. 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...
  3. CHICKEN BUFF

    PVC Pipe for roosts?

    We've used wooden closet poles and also sanded 1x2s. I'm looking for something that can be cleaned faster and easier, and won't harbor mites or lice. Has anyone used PVC pipe for roosts? Is there a downside to this? I want my chickens to be comfortable and have healthy feet - is there an...
  4. PollitosNS

    Chicks not roosting?

    Hi! First time chicken keeper. I put my chicks in the coop this week. They are 6-8 weeks. It's been a bit cold (going down to 5 degrees at night) so maybe they are just getting used to it. But they are all cuddling on the floor or all piled on top of eachother in the dustbath I put in there -...
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