Poop Hammock Size Question

[FreecoastMomma]

Hey y'all. Supernewbie here. I've read that the roosts should be at least 18" away from the wall so that poop won't get all over the walls. I assume this means that the poop hammock should extend 18" beyond the actual roost on the non-wall side as well?

 

[jennyf]

I was surprised, but my chickens seem to poop pretty much straight downward, with no wall splashing issues. Roost is about 12 inches from the wall with poop board with sand/pdz about 12 inches below. It's about 10 inches wide and catches 95% of poop. Three feet wide (at least I think that's what you're saying) would be unnecessarily wide based on my experience.

 

[aart]

Can depend on how far the hammock(or poop board) is from roost,
but yes center roost over hammock.

My roost is 12" from wall centered over a 24" board.
Roost is 8" above board.
18" would be better if you've got the space,
keeps big cockbirds tail feathers from getting knarly rubbing against wall.