What to use to build roosts?

[BowChickaBowMow]

What size should the roost be? I have BO's and EE's (if it makes a difference?) Should I use dowels, or what? What size should the width be for them to be able to grasp onto.

Thanks!

 

[redoak]

Use some 2x4's with the wide side up.

 

[patandchickens]

in N Michigan, DEFINITELY use 2x4's with the wide side up. It will help the chickens avoid frostbit toes.

If the edges seem too sharp you can round them over a bit with a rasp, but they don't have to be super rounded.

Have fun,

Pat

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

2x4's with wide side up for WI area too!

 

[BowChickaBowMow]

Thanks to all! Another question now... since patandchickens mentioned frostbitten toes.... how high off the ground should they be?

TIA!

 

[Wildsky]

I use fence posts - they're about 4 inches around.....

My highest roost is about 4 ft off the ground, I have a ladder type roost.

 

[SterlingAcres]

2x4s. My grandfather had a ladder style, the bottom rung was probably at your knee cap, the highest at the 8ft ceiling.

Good luck

 

[patandchickens]

Higher than your nestboxes, is the most important thing! Otherwise: pooey eggs.

Pat

 

[kaylakala]

LOL this was going to be my next post!!!

Glad i go the answers I need.!

 

[Buster]

I've used fence posts and 2x4's with success.