Is it ok that my chickens sleep like this?

[DogAndCat36]

They huddle like baby chicks but it is summer, it is not cold. Even when it gets so hot they still do this.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What type of roosts do you have?

 

[DogAndCat36]

What type of roosts do you have?

None...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You need to provide proper roosts. Sleeping in a pile is unsanitary because chickens poop a lot during the night and they will be sitting in it.

 

[Kiki]

None...

Why not?

 

[Tre3hugger]

If given the chance they would probably prefer to sleep off the ground. Just a 2x4 with the wide side to stand on, propped up on just about anything will work. You could also just go find a branch and put it up. You really should give them a roost though so they don't have to sleep in their poop. Just make it higher than the nesting boxes...assuming you have those.

 

[Birdie mom]

Ditto.

 

[DogAndCat36]

You need to provide proper roosts. Sleeping in a pile is unsanitary because chickens poop a lot during the night and they will be sitting in it.

They don't poop during the night in the morning they poop 3-4 giant poops each.

 

[DogAndCat36]

Why not?

Don't got the skills or the wood.

 

[Tre3hugger]

They don't poop during the night in the morning they poop 3-4 giant poops each.

If 5 people in a row suggest a roost for the same reason, maybe you should consider taking their advice...or why ask the question?