Roost

[kj7ty]

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

 

[line-rat]

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.

 

[kj7ty]

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

Have a good one.

 

[Texas Fluffy Feet]

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?

 

[newnanchic]

Ours are 2X2 pieces of wood. It works just fine.

 

[patandchickens]

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

 

[MRNpoultry]

We use a 2x2, and round the edges with a sander.

 

[kj7ty]

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