?'s regarding roost

[karen71]

just wondering - I want to make more roost in the coop we bought from someone who was moving-
I was thinking of making the ladder type
I've seen them made out of branches and out of bought wood

in anyones opion what is best for the bird?

I have lots and lots of branches but if it is not the best I will do the bought wood option .

Just wondering

thanks in advance for your opinions

 

[bluie]

Many people think that a 2" x 4" is the best roost (flat side) because the chickens can cover their entire feet when they roost in the winter, avoiding frostbitten toes. I think as long as you use large diameter (at least 2") branches they would be all right too. How cold does it get in the winter in Delaware? Recycling those branches would be a good thing.

 

[patandchickens]

In Delaware (U of D alumna here

) you don't *need* wide roosts, really, but it still wouldn't hurt to have them. So if you're building new roosts, personally I'd use the 4" side of a 2x4, or a 4"+ diameter treebranch. You will prolly be fine even if you don't, though.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[karen71]

thank you
I will see how big of branches I can find if not big enough I will get the 2 x 4 's