How wide should my poop board be?

[ChickForLife]

Thank you, I think I'll do 2 feet! If I get more chickens, is there any that need bigger like the Jersey Giant?

 

[aart]

Thank you, I think I'll do 2 feet! If I get more chickens, is there any that need bigger like the Jersey Giant?

Unless you get a bird whose vent is more than 12" from it's feet, no.
The lower the roost to the board the fewer 'overshoots' you'll see.

 

[ChickForLife]

Unless you he a bird whose vent is more than 12" from it's feet, no.
The lower the roost to the board the fewer 'overshoots' you'll see.

Okay, thank you!

 

[amk122284]

Deep is the correct term, but can be confusing.
2' deep with roost centered 8" above board...works for me.
Only caveat is that the roosters tail rubs against the wall, which can mess up those feathers.

I *think* its recommended to have the roost at min 18 inches from the back wall, is it possible to slide your roost out a few more inches? Protect those tail feathers!

 

[aart]

I *think* its recommended to have the roost at min 18 inches from the back wall, is it possible to slide your roost out a few more inches? Protect those tail feathers!

12" is most common recommendation, at least when I started out.
Ratty tail feathers is not that big of a deal, not worth the trouble to move roost out.