Roosting House?

[Samanthaalvin1]

We initially bought a small prefab coop from tractor supply ( https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/cumberland-cottage-coop-dus200120-dus200120?cm_vc=-10005 ) thinking we would only have around 3-4 chickens at most. Well... I have just fallen in love with my chickens and we currently have 5 hens ages 3-5 months. We are currently working to put this coop in a large 14x16ft area fenced with hardware cloth and over the top for protection. My current coop has 3 nesting boxes but I feel like not enough roosting spaces inside the coop for night time. Could I add a "roosting house" of sorts in a corner of my fenced area to give the chickens more space? Any specs or photos of something similar? We plan to eventually build our own larger coop but just want to make sure my girls have enough space.

 

[David61]

Five birds don't need much and they like to be together on the top roost. I have ten birds and a large roost and four boxes. They use two nest boxes and all want the top roost bar.

 

[aart]

Could I add a "roosting house" of sorts in a corner of my fenced area to give the chickens more space?

You might be better off modifying the tiny coop/run combo.
Remove wall between coop and run, add a wall on back and other short end, and have a longer roost go the whole length.

But the 'roosting box' you propose might work.
Would depend on how predator proof, and weather proof, your run will be.

Or you might as well just start building a large coop
Save the tiny coop for adding more chicks down the road.

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