Roosts?

[DUCKGIRL89]

How old do the chicks tend to be when they start useing roosts? Do they NEED roosts? Thanks!

 

[RioLindoAz]

Chicks will usually start roosting at the 6 week mark. I would say they DO NEED roosts to prevent mites and because its a natural thing for them to do.

 

[Chick1043]

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And they lovee em!! lol

 

[Davian]

Yeah...they need roosts. They get really annoying about roosting if you dont give them one. And, its just what they do.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

Ok, thanks guys! Will get them roosts....

 

[weeders n feeders]

Mine will roost as soon as they've been able to hop on it. So a roost stick about four inches above the brooder floor is in use at about 1
week old.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

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Ok, thank you! Im hlgetting two new chicks on thursday, and dont know how old they are, so they will probably need one.

 

[Arielle]

Enjoy your new feathered friends! Mine like to play musical roosts. Up and down, and rearrange order. Funny to watch. Need to be next to a particular friend.


I give mine a variety of roosts. WHat ever is handy. Branches, or flat wood 3-4 inches wide when adult. The size of the roost sort of grows with the birds! LOL

GL

 

[King Bertie]

Mine have a house with roosts, but they prefer this - instinct!

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

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How sweet!