I have four 3-week old chicks still in the garage in a 3' by 3' brooder while they grow up big enough to go outside. I don't want them to get board in there so I try different things and last night I put in a wooden dowel about 3-4 inches off the ground wondering what they'd think and no surprise, they knew exactly what to do. It amazes me what is instinctive for them. Here's a photo of my Black Jersey Giant happy as can be on the dowel.
