I have 2 large limbs in the run. One swings, one doesn't. They all seem to prefer the one that swings.
Do you have a pic of it?
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I have 2 large limbs in the run. One swings, one doesn't. They all seem to prefer the one that swings.
I don't think chickens care about swinging, so any type of perch in the run would work. A scrap 2x4 is a lot cheaper than a swing.
I have 2 large limbs in the run. One swings, one doesn't. They all seem to prefer the one that swings.
Hmmm, let's see if I have a picture of my chickens jest-a-swingin'.....
This is the roost that swings. The chains attaching it to the sides of the run are short, so it doesn't get moving wildly. This was taken of last year's chicks when they were a couple months old. They still prefer it and taught this year's chicks to use it too.
The playground part of the run. The roost on the right is fixed, the one on the left swings. And of course they love that half a hollowed log. The Bigs sit on top of it, and when the Littles get spooked or chased they run and hide under it. There is also an old corner wrought iron shelf taken from a blown down gazebo attached in the corner. They love that too. There is also a dirt bath in there. We have since extended the run, and the roosts switched positions. They immediately went to the swinging one even though it was suddenly on the opposite side.