Pool ladder as roost bars?

[Djgm]

I'm sure someone has made roost bars from a pool ladder....does anyone have any pictures of what they've done? Looking for some inspiration as I've gotten one for free and I'd like to set something up in the run for the girls. In my head, I'd like to run some 2x4's or 2x2's across the ladder steps, but I just can't think of a way to do it to prevent them pooping on anyone below lmao. Thanks!

 

[Offshoreorca]

Watch that the roosts are big enough and that they aren’t too close together! They’ll poop on each other otherwise. That would be my thoughts on the dangers of using a pool ladder.

A alternative simple idea for a roost is to get shelf holders and a 2x4 - we use this and it’s relatively cheap and easy to set up. Shelf holders come in a variety of sizes and are easy to install.

 

[DobieLover]

I don’t know to be honest

Is it metal? I would not use a metal perch for the chickens.

 

[DobieLover]

It's a standard pool ladder for one of those temporary pools, so I can't control the incline unfortunately, but if I put the poop board under the steps, and the roost bar over the steps, maybe that can work....

Is the ladder aluminum?

 

[black_cat]

If you were to put a poop board on each roost, then they could be on the steps without pooping on eachother. If you have the ladder on a very gentle incline, it's also less likely the poop on eachother. That's all I can help you with.

 

[Djgm]

If you were to put a poop board on each roost, then they could be on the steps without pooping on eachother. If you have the ladder on a very gentle incline, it's also less likely the poop on eachother. That's all I can help you with.

It's a standard pool ladder for one of those temporary pools, so I can't control the incline unfortunately, but if I put the poop board under the steps, and the roost bar over the steps, maybe that can work....

 

[Sally PB]

^^ I love how light and open this coop looks!

 

[Djgm]

Watch that the roosts are big enough and that they aren’t too close together! They’ll poop on each other otherwise. That would be my thoughts on the dangers of using a pool ladder.

A alternative simple idea for a roost is to get shelf holders and a 2x4 - we use this and it’s relatively cheap and easy to set up. Shelf holders come in a variety of sizes and are easy to install.

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This is just for the run, for during the day if they choose to...Just trying to come up with more ideas so the run is just as comfy as their coop

 

[dheltzel]

Is it metal? I would not use a metal perch for the chickens.

Agreed, it sounds like the intent is to use the ladder for supports for wood roosts.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Yes, the frame of the ladder is metal, steps are plastic. I was thinking of attaching wood to the steps going across, basically using the ladder itself just as a support, if that makes sense. The run is covered 100% with hardware cloth, so they can't escape

If it's just for them to go up and down on outside, should be fine. I left one of my ladders in the run one afternoon and later looked out the window to see birds going up and down all over it.