Built a Step Ladder Roost for Run

[BurbCoop]

Why is the dirt bath under the roost? Won't it get poop (from the birds on the roost) in it? Will the chickens still use the dirt bath if someone is "sitting" above them?

They poop in it anyways, lol. We clean it out regularly. We’ll be monitoring the usage of the new roost, if it becomes a problem, easy fix. I literally just threw it out there last night after completing the build, knowing that I wanted it towards the middle of the run. The kiddie pool just happened to be in that spot as well.

 

[BurbCoop]

I am considering building a platform for the dirt bath kiddie pool to help with drainage and our old hen who is getting up in age. The kiddie pool has holes drilled in it, but it almost needs to be raised a bit above ground.

Maybe I’ll add a diving board.