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Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by kj7ty, Mar 10, 2008.

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  1. Mar 10, 2008 #1
    kj7ty

    kj7ty In the Brooder

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    I'm still real green at this. Just got my coop built, and I was wondering if the roost needs to be round, or can you use something like a 2X2 or a 2X4?

    Thanks for the help. Mike
     
  2. Mar 10, 2008 #2
    line-rat

    line-rat In the Brooder

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    From what i have read here. 2x4 they are wide enough for the birds to stand on and can cover there feet when it is cold.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2008 #3
    kj7ty

    kj7ty In the Brooder

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    thanks for the info. I was having a heck of a time finding a 2" diameter wooden roost.

    Have a good one.
     
  4. Mar 10, 2008 #4
    Texas Fluffy Feet

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    I was wondering this too. All the pics I've seen on here seem to have the 2x4 with the skinny side up- in other words the 2" side. If that's the case a 2x2 would work just as well right?
     
  5. Mar 10, 2008 #5
    newnanchic

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    Ours are 2X2 pieces of wood. It works just fine.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2008 #6
    patandchickens

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    Cold-winter areas are where it is more worthwhile giving them the 4" side of the 2x4 to roost on... makes it easier to completely tuck feathers all around the toes. A 2x3 also works fine for my hens, dunno whether there might be larger-footed ones out there though.

    If frostbite is not a serious issue then it may not matter which way you have the 2x4.

    Pat
     
  7. Mar 10, 2008 #7
    MRNpoultry

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    We use a 2x2, and round the edges with a sander.
     
  8. Mar 11, 2008 #8
    kj7ty

    kj7ty In the Brooder

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    Well, I went with the 2x4, with the wide side up. Seems to work just fine. Thanks for the info everyone. Mike
     

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