To roost or not to roost - benefits for egglaying?

[Duchypoo]

I put my chickens in a hutch at night with two ducks so they don't have any kind of roost,
they roost in the day sometimes when they have an afternoon nap as in their daytime run
there are several perches.

I just wondered if they need to roost at night and if them not roosting will affect their egg laying?

Thanks

 

[Den in Penn]

They are more content to roost to sleep. Not roosting shouldn't effect the egg laying. Can you put a perch in the hutch for them?

 

[mickey328]

It's important for chickens to have different surfaces for their feet. To keep their toes strong and pliable, they need to be able to grip for at least a few hours during the day. As Den said...a perch of some sort in the hutch would be helpful for them...doesn't have to be really high, but should be at least 1" in diameter so they can grip as well as walk on the ground.

 

[Duchypoo]

Thanks for your help, thats interesting about their toes.