Roost spacing

[ONSTAD1]

I think this is probably for a 4x8" ? I got 4 of them for $1 at Restore. I'm thinking I can hang one on either side of coop and slide my 2x4 in and out to make for easier access when cleaning/modifying coop.

 

[BigRooNTN]

I think this is probably for a 4x8" ? I got 4 of them for $1 at Restore. I'm thinking I can hang one on either side of coop and slide my 2x4 in and out to make for easier access when cleaning/modifying coop.

I think that joist hanger is for a 2X6 or 2X8.

 

[ONSTAD1]

OK that made me look again. you're right... inside dimensions 3.25" x 7"... 2x4 doesn't fit, but the two 8' sticks from the fence I dismantled to put in the coop fit perfectly...they are a little weathered but I'm sure the chickens wont notice!

 

[sdsknifeworks]

The idea of the roost being easily removable for cleaning is a good one. I used screws on just about everything on my coop, including the roost bars. My thinking was that it would be easier to take things apart to change things if I needed to. The roost bars are held on with just one screw on each side so it will be fairly easy to remove them to replace or clean them.

I like the idea of using natural materials so I may get a few branches and set them in the run for the birds to roost on during the day if they choose or if nothing else they will at least break up the monotony of a boring, flat run.

SDS

 

[Duke6017]

I have two roost bars in my coop, each 4 feet long. One roost is about 6-8 inches higher than the other. I have 1 hen and 6 pullets. Each night when I check on the chickens, all 7 of them are on the higher roost bar. Since the pullets are not full grown this is not a problem, they seem to all be just fine. However, I am sure as they grow space is going to get tight on that roost bar. The way my coop is set up I could certainly raise the other bar to be of equal height as the highest. Do you think this would help them spread out a bit more? Or should I just let nature take its course and allow them to sort it out as they get bigger?

My only issue currently is that I am using DLM and because all of them are using the same roost all of my poo is gathering under one spot of the coop. (maybe this is a good thing though?)

 

[Bnemi]

It's never to late! I made mine full height after some renovations. Much better for my back!