I have been cutting down small trees for roost how much room?

[Mskayladog]

How much room per chicken will I need or how long does the roost have to be? I have 8 laying hens. I hope they are 8 laying hens lol

 

[Beekissed]

I like to provide a foot of space for each bird and then some extra for mounting the roosts and movement while they settle the order. Smaller roost space seems to incite more fighting and shoving for position.