shelf or roost

I guess it depends on how much poo-cleaning you want to do?

 

Unless you have a specific reason for not wanting them to roost on the shelves I don't see how it matters. My Silkies like to roost on my shelves but the rest of mine use the roosts.

You just don't want them roosting in the nest boxes.

 

I have both. The roost is over the shelf and I use the shelf as a dropping board. My girls sleep on both at night. I just make sure the shelf is cleaned before bedtime so they won't sleep in poo. I think the shelf comes in handy in the winter so they can double up, snuggle and stay warm. It's a personal preference. It works out great for me.

 

I too have a roost over a shelf, and they all huddle on the roost at night - including the rooster. Then again, he does think the rabbit is a chicken

 

That just put a vision in my head!