Question about building roost's, and poop control...

[tri-5-ron]

bump, (in hopes of getting a reply on some of these questions too). Thanks

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[underground chickenman]

Go with the flat-side 2x4's, but bag the poop deck and go with the deep litter method. Chicken poop stinks, badly. Those droppings boards will smell if not cleaned off everyday. Actually, they will smell UNTIL cleaned off. Can't get to it one day? P-U! Droppings into deep litter, however, do not smell. They also decompose with the litter and can be removed about once a year or so for garden fertilizer. Search "deep litter method" for tons of information on it.

Just my .02

UGCM

 

[willheveland]

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I agree with you. I let mine build up all winter. I occasionally sprinkle lime on it so it doesn't smell. I would never do the dropping board thing unless it was a really small coop. Will

 

[tri-5-ron]

"I would never do the dropping board thing unless it was a really small coop."

My coop is fairly small, 4' x 8', and will be housing between 6 to 10 standard sized birds.
frequent cleanings will be mandatory.

here's a couple pics...

so any comments or feelings about the questions on Pecking order, and roost positioning?
Thanks,
Ron

 

[Baymen Moe]

The single level roost has worked well for me, and with your smallish coop it's a better use of space.

 

[ruralretreatchx]

Ron,

Looks like you're doing a great job on your coop! With all your research, and questions, you will be a great chicken owner! Good luck!