Is it necessary....

[tarragon]

to have a poop board under the roost? Our set-up (still under construction) is an enclosed run/yard using our kids wooden swing set frame, with an attached 2 story coop. The lower level will have the feeder and water, the upper level will be for roosting/nesting.

 

[CoyoteMagic]

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Nope. I don't have one.

 

[patandchickens]

Absolutely not. It is *handy* in many ways, especially if you have air quality or ventilation "issues" and/or are trying to minimize the amount of bedding you have to clean out; but not even remotely *necessary*

Also very easy to retrofit if you change your mind later

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[tarragon]

Thank you!

 

[Patricia Jane]

I have one only because it keeps the coop cleaner and easier to clean, for me. Everyone has their own preference.

 

[swimmer]

I don't have one either. When I go out in the morning, I usually just clean up the big piles with a garden shovel and throw in the poo bucket. Whatever works for you is the best way.