no roost

[ditto]

my 4 girls are in a temporary coop with no roost. is that ok? are they the only chickens that have no roosts? they have a nice predator-safe coop and run otherwise, just no roosting space. i'm still trying to get school work/ spring cleaning done, and my summer's been delayed a few weeks. i just can't get it all done right now

 

[bryan99705]

Draw back is they poo fairly heavily while sleeping and they get dirty butts and rears which may or may not evolve into a health issue. Can you simply stick a broom handle or a stick thru the wire and give them something? They would probably be appreciative

 

[wannabchick]

Quote:
U know I have silkies too and they will not roost

Great idea
Xoxo

 

[aubreynoramarie]

i have a small coop for my showgirls and it has no roost in it because one of my girls has a bad leg and cant jump. they get along just fine sleeping huddled together. i just have to make sure to change their bedding more frequently than the other coop