Pool ladder as roost bars?

[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.

 

[aart]

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!

If it's just for fun in the run, and not their night time roost, it'll be fine.
tho they may not use it when it's cold.
If it's a freebee and you don't care about keeping it intact you may be able to cut it and make it more usable.
Post pics of ladder and run.

 

[Djgm]

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

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

 

[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.