I don't think this will work as a roost, but not sure why?

[*pixietrix*]

DH is building my roosts, and I think that by trying to simplify the process, may have gotten it all wrong. I hope I can describe what he is thinking of doing. He is building the roosts in a ladder fashion, only they are all the same height. Almost like a table frame with 4 boards going across as roosts.

I have not seen anything like this used as a roost before, so I'm assuming it won't work.

Unfortunately, I have to give him a reason why this won't work or he will just continue building them this way!

 

[chicks4kids]

I actually prefer roosts this way.......there's no squabbling at bedtime for who get the highest roost. I have a ladder version and the version you're talking about and my flock uses both equally. I've noticed less squabbling with the same height roosts though.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Tell him to hang it to where 1 end is lower than the other & level the roost boards so they're sitting on the flat part, not the edge. That should work.

 

[chseeads]

As long as they can get up on them, it can work.... I've always used roosts of staggered heights, but I have seen roosts set up that are all the same height.

 

[Rafter 7 Paint Horses]

I have several different styles of roosts, and I prefer the one you are describing. As already mentioned, there is no fighting for the top rung (best spot in my chickens minds). They all have the top rung this way.

It also makes cleaning easier for me, except for the pens that DH made the roosts on hinges so they will lift up out of the way for me to clean.

Sorry I didn't help your cause.

Jean

 

[elmo]

As long as there's enough room between the rungs for the chickens to roost comfortably, it should work fine.

 

[LaurelRidgeDreams]

Our roost is like you are describing, I think Our pullets like it and don't fight over where they are going to roost.

 

[*pixietrix*]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I told him to go ahead and put it in. So far, it seems to be working well. I'll keep an eye on things just to make sure it's working out okay. Thanks again for the reassurances!

 

[DebsChicks]

I like this idea. I'm still in the stages of mentally deciding how I want my coop designed. Making the roosts parallel like this should be a good thing, I think.

 

[kano]

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