Roost question

[Djgm]

We're almost up to the roost building part of the coop. I'm going to have one each of Australorp, Buff Orpington, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Delaware, New Hampshire, Olive Egger, Welsummer, Easter Egger, and a Lavender Orpington. If I'm not mistaken (I'm new to all this) these are all heavier birds, so should I try and keep most roosting bars lower? Which would be better for them, 2x2's or 2'4's flat side up?

 

[RojoMarz]

We did 2x4 flat side up. I've seen posts mention flat side up give the hens a wider support so they can more fully sit on their feet to help keep warm. That sounded good, so that's what we did. But, I don't think there is a "better" way. Some people do flat side, others don't. Works either way.

 

[SurferchickinSB]

We're almost up to the roost building part of the coop. I'm going to have one each of Australorp, Buff Orpington, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Delaware, New Hampshire, Olive Egger, Welsummer, Easter Egger, and a Lavender Orpington. If I'm not mistaken (I'm new to all this) these are all heavier birds, so should I try and keep most roosting bars lower? Which would be better for them, 2x2's or 2'4's flat side up?

I would go with either 2”x3” or 2”x4” wider side under foot.

 

[Djgm]

I would go with either 2”x3” or 2”x4” wider side under foot.

2X4 it is....not running to Lowes...again...to get 2x3's lol...Have tons of 2x2 and 2x4 already.

Thanks guys!

 

[Peppercorngal]

I used mostly 2x2's and put them so high I could never reach, but they sure love them! I have 44 chickens so there are about 7 roosts at different levels and all placed so they don't poo on one another in this coop! I have three coops, but one is being used as a brooder right now.
Just ignore the stupid numbers, I don't remember why they are there!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Lower is fine as long as they're still higher than nest boxes.