Perpindicular Roosts possible?

[harvey]

Hello,

Due to getting more chickens, I need to add another roost to my coop. Because of space considerations, I was wondering if it is possible to add a perpindicular roost instead of parallel. I'm thinking the chickens may peck each other with perpindicular roosts. Your thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Master S.M.C]

I think that may be possible as long as there the same height. This will prevent late night fighting for the highest roost.

 

[tim_TX]

Since perpendicular is defined as a straight line at right angles to another line (corner setup), the only opportunity to peck at each other would be in the corner.
I have 3 adjoining walls with a perpendicular setup and do not have any trouble with pecking while the birds are roosting. I don't see how this would be any worse than birds side by side on a single roost. Even parallel would probably not be a problem since birds on the same perch will often be facing in opposite directions anyway.

 

[harvey]

Thanks for your replies,



Here is a simple drawing of my considered roost. My main worry is for the chickens sitting at A,B or C. The potential for the chickens to sit face-to-face or face-to-tail instead of the normal side-by-side raised my concern about pecking issues. Thank you for your thoughts.

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[Opa]

I've added roosts like that to mine and it works well. As far as them being in closed proximity to each other don't worry. They work it out.

 

[patandchickens]

Some people on BYC have 'em, and I've never heard anything said against 'em, so I can't see why not try it

Have fun,

Pat