Still not on the roost

[Mikee1948]

They just won't use the roost pole I put up for them. Will they ever, and is it even necessary to have one? My four hens just like to huddle together in the coop.

 

[nobodyherebutuschickens]

It wouldn't hurt to encourage them to go up on the roosting poles. When it's dark, just gently lift them up onto the poles and eventually they'll figure it out.

 

[hcppam]

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Agree, put them on it. And or replace it, I use a 2x4 to give them plenty of support and they can sit over there feet.

 

[kannna]

how old are they? What breed?

 

[Lindz]

We put 2 roosts up for our chickens like 3 months ago or so. And they are just now starting to use them. They will do it when they are ready. I never put mine on it. I figured they know its there they will use it.

 

[Mikee1948]

I replaced the old roost with a 2x4. Tonight I checked and at least one was on it. Guess they need to get used to it.

 

[peterlund]

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Put the 2" end facing up..... In case you didn't know... It is a bit wide and awkward, but the wide end up is not a perch.

 

[Sassafras]

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Put the 2" end facing up..... In case you didn't know... It is a bit wide and awkward, but the wide end up is not a perch.

the wide end works just fine says my girls...