Ramp vs stairs

[AidKD]

I built stairs for the outside. Since I put it, a bit less then a week ago, my 2 month old chicks were actually flying down but walking up. I am not sure do I need to change that or not.
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They're probably gonna fly down either which way.

 

[MakoMark]

I made these this afternoon.

 

[AidKD]

Looks awsome!

 

[woodworm]

Carolina Coops changed from ramps to stairs 2 or 3 years ago. I copied their design and went with a ramp, but mines on the end of the coop and not right in the middle so not in the way (as much).

Chooks are happy with either imo.

 

[aart]

I made these this afternoon.View attachment 3480738

I'll be curious to see if they can walk up that.....video would be great.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

In a word = Bumblefoot. The stairs are very pretty but with a ramp they are "walking" as opposed to hopping/jumping. It's not a big risk given the short jump, but more of a Bumblefoot risk than a ramp. Just something to think about.....

 

[texsuze]

I use ramps so that as my hens age, they don't have to jump/hop/flap up to heights and over huge open spaces that can be tough for them to navigate. My ramps are about 7-8" wide and have small "cleats" (pieces of interior trim, scrap pieces of cut lumber, etc.) with smooth-sanded edges attached across the ramp at intervals from about 3-5". I try to keep the angle much less than 45*, usually by propping up the bottom edge of the ramp with some stacked pieces of 2x4s; the girls typically begin their ascent up the ramp by jumping partway up anyway. With a ramp they can take their time and walk carefully up into the coop.

 

[Sygat]

I'll be curious to see if they can walk up that.....video would be great.

Here some videos of my chickens and stairs I took today:

 

[aart]

Here some videos of my chickens and stairs I took today:

Looks laborious for them.
Not sure what the attraction is for the keepers.

 

[Brooks_]

Looks laborious for them.
Not sure what the attraction is for the keepers.

Yeah, I don't like it. Mine handle a few outdoor steps made for humans well, but a ramp would be better here. Or greatly decrease the grade.