should the roosts bars be round?

[Ridgerunner]

Only if they are too close where they poop in them from the roosts. They can’t be too far away but they can be too close.

 

[Angel16]

okay thanks!

 

[gg706]

I agree. Chickens poo a HUGE pile each and every night. When you decide on where to place your roosting pole, place it in a way that it will fairly convenient to clean under.

 

[Angel16]

right well today is building day so I'll get the roosts up by the side wall and put my feeders 3 feet away from the last roost! and hopefully in two or three days i will have my very one chickens!!!

 

[gg706]

YAY so excited for you!

 

[Angel16]

Same here!!!!!!! i just can't wait

!!! come on days move faster!

 

[BGMatt]

Have fun with the new birds!

Sounds like you got your perch situation handled but thought I'd chime in with my favorite perch solution, I use white PVC pipe 1" for the bantams and 1 1/2" or 2" for the standard fowl depending on breed. They seem to like it, I like it because there is no place for mites to live in the wood. For game breeds (modern, old english, american) I hang the perch from chains like a swing, makes them use their wing and chest muscles to keep their balance initially, which is wonderful to get nice, tight wing carriage (probably only worth the hassle for showing).

 

[Angel16]

Have fun with the new birds!

Sounds like you got your perch situation handled but thought I'd chime in with my favorite perch solution, I use white PVC pipe 1" for the bantams and 1 1/2" or 2" for the standard fowl depending on breed. They seem to like it, I like it because there is no place for mites to live in the wood. For game breeds (modern, old english, american) I hang the perch from chains like a swing, makes them use their wing and chest muscles to keep their balance initially, which is wonderful to get nice, tight wing carriage (probably only worth the hassle for showing).

i never thought of the PVC or the swing that's a good idea!