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Roosts--- how high should they be???

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by PurplePoppiPpl, Dec 30, 2012.

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  1. Dec 30, 2012 #1
    PurplePoppiPpl

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    i suppose this might depend on the breed and i havs BO, SW, AA, and also a belgian D'uccle that can fly like any song bird and my poor cochin who can hardley get off the ground. Where is the happy medium??? Also what are your guy's thoughts on differing height perches----- my friend has 5 chickens and the highest roost only fits 2 and they are constantly squabbling over it....
    thanks!!!
     
  3. Dec 30, 2012 #2
    3Dchicken

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    I've heard that it is a good idea to put some of the shorter perches in front, followed by eventually taller ones in the back.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2012 #3
    SeanBlack

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    I've read on the computer that about a foot from the ground and about 8" per chicken
     
  7. Dec 30, 2012 #4
    3Dchicken

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    It prolly depends on the breed. I don't know much about certain breeds.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2012 #5
    Mehjr10

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    Mine start at ground level in a ladder style then another ladder about 5' off the ground opposing with some single rails around the walls about 6.5' up.. They all want the top roost.
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  11. Dec 30, 2012 #6
    aoxa

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    To suite many different breeds.

    I use ladders. Always ladders. My cochins can make it up to #3
     
  13. Dec 30, 2012 #7
    3Dchicken

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    Aww a cute wall of chickens! <3
     
  15. Dec 30, 2012 #8
    aoxa

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    Thanks :)
     
  17. Dec 30, 2012 #9
    Jharper

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    You could make a walk way to the roost. That's what I had to do for my silkie. Since they have poor feather conditions and therefor can't fly quite well.
     
  19. Dec 30, 2012 #10
    aoxa

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    It's not really poor feather conditions.. I think a lot of the silkie roosting issues stem from not being able to see well.
     
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