Roost bar question.

[Chichfam]

I’ve searched and read numerous posts on this, but they only added contusion.

I’d like 3 roost bars that are 48” each. I have more space vertically than horizontally.

The side bars will be 12” from the wall and the middle one will be 8” from either side bar but 16-18” higher.

Is that enough space?

 

[50-45-1]

Well, how many chickens?
How easy/difficult is roost placement going to effect cleaning?
Depending on breed of chickens also will effect their ease of accessing the roosts.
Pictures may help.

 

[febane]

I’ve searched and read numerous posts on this, but they only added contusion.

I’d like 3 roost bars that are 48” each. I have more space vertically than horizontally.

The side bars will be 12” from the wall and the middle one will be 8” from either side bar but 16-18” higher.

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Yes, your plan should provide enough space. Having the side bars 12” from the wall and the middle bar 8” away from each side bar, but 16-18” higher, offers good vertical and horizontal spacing. This setup allows birds enough room to perch comfortably without crowding or feeling threatened. The height difference will help reduce competition between birds on different bars. Overall, it looks well thought out for your available space.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I don't think it's enough space. You need more like 14-16" horizontally between roosts. Having the middle roost only 8" away from the other 2 places it in such a way that birds on top will be able to poop on birds below on either lower roost... and the reality is nearly all the birds will want to cram on the top roost regardless.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I’ve searched and read numerous posts on this, but they only added contusion.

I’d like 3 roost bars that are 48” each. I have more space vertically than horizontally.

The side bars will be 12” from the wall and the middle one will be 8” from either side bar but 16-18” higher.

Is that enough space?

Do you need 12 linear feet of roost bars?

If not, could you have two 48” bars at the same height?

 

[Frostette]

I’ve searched and read numerous posts on this, but they only added contusion.

I’d like 3 roost bars that are 48” each. I have more space vertically than horizontally.

The side bars will be 12” from the wall and the middle one will be 8” from either side bar but 16-18” higher.

Is that enough space?

Definitely need at least 16" between roosts and from the wall. They will all want to be on the top roost and it's amazing how they can squish themselves in. So it would be best to put all 3 roosts at the same height. And I'm convinced 2x4's are the best roosts

 

[2 Acres]

Well, how many chickens?
How easy/difficult is roost placement going to effect cleaning?
Depending on breed of chickens also will effect their ease of accessing the roosts.
Pictures may help.

Just remember... 4 square feet per bird.

 

[jxp]

I knew a farmer who had a 2x4 that he'd rounded the top corners a bit which he mounted on its verticle edge atop the the length of the indoor nesting boxes in his egg house. It was about 4-5' off the ground and ran the entire length. The ladies liked it just fine.
In the meat house, the nest boxes were outside mounted just a foot or so off the ground and the 2x4 was mounted near the opposite wall, flat side up (again rounded a bit on the corners) not too high off the ground to accommodate their heftier proportions.

I tell you this to say, while it's good to think things through and seek advice, 1) breed and flock size makes a difference and 2) you've got this. Whatever you decide, your birds are gonna like it.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What are the dimensions of the building? L x W x H, in feet?

 

[The Sniper]

I have a prefab coop and thats about the general location of the roosts