hinged roosts

[sashurlow]

My coop is almost done. Its 4x6. My problem is that the roosts will have to be across the coop. A hinged roost to allow me to walk into the coop for cleaning would be much better. A movable/removable roost would work too. Has anybody tried this?
Thanks,
Scott

 

[Ridgerunner]

I made mine removable. Drilled a hole in the ends of the roosts and into the supports. Dropped a nail into the holes to pin them into place and keep them stable.

 

[teach1rusl]

I made a removeable roost for my small holding coop. I just screwed wooden blocks into a U shape on two walls and my 2 x 3 set right down into the U fairly snug. I'd just lift it out for easy access.

 

[CityChook]

My roost spans the width of my coop too and is removable. We made "cradles" for the ends to sit in -- it simply lifts out for removal but the cradles keep it secure when in place.

Also, G2Shooter just posted photos of his/her hinged roost in the "unique" coops thread... here's their BYC page:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=51560

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

The roosts in my truck body coop/brooder house are removable. I left the e-track on the walls, screwed 2x4's to the top of the load bars and just snap them in place. Makes cleaning a breeze plus I can adjust the bars horizontally in 2" increments if needed. I also have the pop door ramp on a hinge so I can fold it up out of the way while cleaning the run.

 

[sashurlow]

Thanks guys,
It sounds like I was over complicating the matter. Removable roots it is.
Scott