Roost canopy.

[Jodiwan]

Has anyone ever thought about putting an awning or something over a roosting
Bar in the winter time to help keep the chickens body heat from escaping?
In example. Think of a half barrel (cut sideways) mounted just above the roost bar.
Giving enough room for them to not be hindered by it of course?
Thanks yall.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How cold is it where you are that you're concerned about escaping body heat? Ventilation in most climates is a bigger concern, the feathers are designed to hold heat against their bodies.

I think you'd most likely find chickens sitting on top of the half barrel or awning...