Roosts and Ramps

[Spudlo]

It’s said that chickens prefer to roost flat footed. They keep their feet warmer and don’t tend to get sores.

I’m letting people know about this stuff. I was making roosts and ramps while we were having a door installed. I covered the 2x4 and 2x6 roosts and the ramps. The ramp had the little 2x2 steps on it and I just covered everything. It’s water proof, kinda grippy, and you can disinfect it. My girls can walk up so much easier and no longer get bumble foot!!

 

[perkolator]

What about when your chickens start pecking at it and eating it?

 

[Spudlo]

What about when your chickens start pecking at it and eating it?

You know it’s been on for sometime now, and no one has pecked at it. They have ripped other stuff apart... but not this

 

[aart]

You know it’s been on for sometime now

How long is that....in months or years?
Got some pics of it installed?

 

[Kriscam]

It’s said that chickens prefer to roost flat footed. They keep their feet warmer and don’t tend to get sores.

I’m letting people know about this stuff. I was making roosts and ramps while we were having a door installed. I covered the 2x4 and 2x6 roosts and the ramps. The ramp had the little 2x2 steps on it and I just covered everything. It’s water proof, kinda grippy, and you can disinfect it. My girls can walk up so much easier and no longer get bumble foot!!
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I experimented with 1/4 inch rubber stall mat in lieu of cleats and it works great! The girls cruise up and down it easily.