Advice on perches,New coop.

[Daddyfeathers]

Ok chicken math kicked in. Girls,not the original 11. But other 12 that magically appeared. Out grew thev8×8 hoop coop. 6ft clearance. I'm 6.1 with scabs on my head. Forget to duck.
New coop off the ground 12×8.
8ft ceilings. 6 nesting boxes. So one 12ft side completely open for perches and poop holder. Opposite side wall 6ft open. Any suggestions?

 

[StinkyAcres]

I always go for a 2x4 wide side up, 1 linear foot per bird. Make sure they are higher than the nest boxes to discourage them from sleeping in the nest boxes.

 

[Daddyfeathers]

Ok Coop is Finished! Now to break down old one and tie wire in. 6 Day build.

 

[Daddyfeathers]

Looks great! How far away from the wall are the roosts?

14 inches. And the lower one about the same distance apart. Will put poop trays under perches later.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I wouldn't place them much higher than the nest boxes. Larger and older birds can hurt themselves getting down. You also want to be able to grab them off for examinations, etc.

 

[Daddyfeathers]

What I finished in last 2 days. Roof was a booger!

 

[Momma-Hen-Misti]

Ok chicken math kicked in. Girls,not the original 11. But other 12 that magically appeared. Out grew thev8×8 hoop coop. 6ft clearance. I'm 6.1 with scabs on my head. Forget to duck.
New coop off the ground 12×8.
8ft ceilings. 6 nesting boxes. So one 12ft side completely open for perches and poop holder. Opposite side wall 6ft open. Any suggestions?

I just shared our new setup in a new thread but here's a few pictures. It's 6×12 & the roosts & droppings box are removable. We just moved them in on Tuesday night.

 

[Daddyfeathers]

Inside. Anyone see improvements I could make?

 

[StinkyAcres]

Inside. Anyone see improvements I could make?
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Looks great! How far away from the wall are the roosts?

 

[Daddyfeathers]

Perfect! You and your chickens will love it!

Just hoping the extra room makes little less pecky at bedtime. One can hope lol