Nesting boxes

[tsperry88]

I'm finishing up my coop and am wondering if the perch I put in front of my upper nesting boxes is necessary. It makes reaching into the bottom nesting boxes slightly more difficult. I plan to make curtains, which is the reason for the perch. I thought it would make getting into the boxes easier.

 

[needlessjunk]

It’s not necessary and I would not put one there because it might encourage someone to sleep on it.

 

[aart]

As long as the nest perch is lower that the roosts they will not likely sleep on it.
Perch may be unnecessary but I like them, allows the birds easier access, they like to shop before committing to a nest, keeps them from flying up into a nest that may be occupied.
Curtains are unnecessary...they don't need 'dark' they just need 'safe'....if they feel safe they are good to go.

 

[Mosaicgal]

As long as the nest perch is lower that the roosts they will not likely sleep on it.
Perch may be unnecessary but I like them, allows the birds easier access, they like to shop before committing to a nest, keeps them from flying up into a nest that may be occupied.
Curtains are unnecessary...they don't need 'dark' they just need 'safe'....if they feel safe they are good to go.

What is the difference between a “nest perch” and a “roost”. Thx

 

[rosemarythyme]

What is the difference between a “nest perch” and a “roost”. Thx

Roost is the bar they're supposed to sleep on. That "nest perch" is like a step for the chickens to fly up to and land on, to get into those upper nests.