Perches extend full length of coop?

[JackE]

How far apart are your roosts? I'm thinking I would rather do same height roosts over stair step to prevent too much squable over the top roost. I'm thinking 4ft high with an elevated poop deck so I can save the floor space under the poo deck.

About 20" or so, on center. Far enough so one bird can't bother another on the next roost. (But sometimes, a bird can get willful, and hop over to the same bar.)

 

[electrycmonk]

I have reverted back to the 1" Dowling rod roosting rail. And the PZD poop boards are now almost completely used. I still have a few girls that like to lay onna soft bed as apposed to roosting.... So I have to eventually make the "Indian bed design" after all, again.(giggles)

 

[LeslyeH]

I tried to maximize use of space, so I did two 12' long..the length of our coop, with a poop board underneath and a chicken jail under that. I'm very happy with it. I use stall dry in the poop board and just scoop it with a kitty litter scoop. They use both the roost board and the rail for roosts.




The chicken jail has come in very handy for transitioning babies into the main flock.
I could also use it for a broody, or injured bird.

Question, how far from the wall is your roost? We are building a 12x12 coop and I am working on designing the inside now. Also, how deep is your "jail" we are also adding one on ours. It is a great idea.