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[Flock Master64]

So it's when they clean their feathers?

 

[Cockon Candi]

Oh, I know they're gonna hop & jump everywhere, but the boxes are now mounted on 2 opposite walls, so I can add more in the future. I was the animal caretaker at PigHoppers in MI for 2 years, 50+ pigs, 200+ bunnies, & god only knows how many chickens & ducks that were rescued. I literally went from Roadway's boardroom to a pig farm. Best job I ever had. Tecumseh vets taught me a lot to save themselves trips; I learned how to give chickens an injection.Yeah, I know they'll make a huge mess, but right now I'm looking forward to it in a way. I was even considering a loveseat from Goodwill. We had them for the pigs & chickens at PigHoppers! Remind me that I said that in February...

 

[Beekissed]

So it's when they clean their feathers?

Well....sort of. But, ultimately, they clean them when they dust, which sounds a little crazy I know, but dusting helps them remove dirt, parasites, etc. from the feathers and skin, then the preening with the beek smooths/realigns barbules and hooklets of the feathers, removes any stubborn skin flakes that didn't come off with dusting and distributes oils along the feathers to help them repel water and dirt.

 

[Ainee]

My first coop construction will begin next week, and I'm debating between 2" x 2" roosting bars or 2" x 4". The guy who's building my coop usually goes with the 2 x 2 with the sharp corners rounded slightly. I've read that many people think the 2 x 4 with flat side down is preferred by their birds. I'm in Atlanta Ga, so no severe winters here. Any thoughts? All appreciated!

 

[Beekissed]

My first coop construction will begin next week, and I'm debating between 2" x 2" roosting bars or 2" x 4". The guy who's building my coop usually goes with the 2 x 2 with the sharp corners rounded slightly. I've read that many people think the 2 x 4 with flat side down is preferred by their birds. I'm in Atlanta Ga, so no severe winters here. Any thoughts? All appreciated!

Bigger birds seem to prefer bigger/wider roosts and smaller birds seem to prefer those that fit their feet/bodies as well. Do you plan to have standard breed birds or bantam breeds? If standard, I'd opt for 2x4 and if bantam I'd go with the 2x2.

But for both options, I'd stick with the 2x4...they are sturdier when all the weight of the flock are on them and you'll see less bowing of the board over time. A 2x2 would have to be a mighty short roost to support the weight of a handful of big gals without bowing over time and would likely need a middle brace, to boot.

 

[adstowe]

Just finishing it up

 

[Ainee]

Bigger birds seem to prefer bigger/wider roosts and smaller birds seem to prefer those that fit their feet/bodies as well.  Do you plan to have standard breed birds or bantam breeds?  If standard, I'd opt for 2x4 and if bantam I'd go with the 2x2. 

But for both options, I'd stick with the 2x4...they are sturdier when all the weight of the flock are on them and you'll see less bowing of the board over time.  A 2x2 would have to be a mighty short roost to support the weight of a handful of big gals without bowing over time and would likely need a middle brace, to boot. 

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it. I'm getting six full size standard breeds.

 

[kie4]

Just finishing it up

very nice veranda!

 

[kie4]

My coop so far, still a lot of work to be done but it's starting to look respectable from the front.
Does the white trim of the hen house door look wrong? Should that be stained like the wood?

 

[peastix]

My coop so far, still a lot of work to be done but it's starting to look respectable from the front.
Does the white trim of the hen house door look wrong? Should that be stained like the wood?

There's no right or wrong! It's what ever YOU like.Looks mighty fine to me! Very pretty! Well done.