2x4 chicken roost

Ok so my coop is coming along nicely. Question about roosting bars.. How many do I need for say 7 chicks and how far away should they be from the nesting...

Chicken Roost I. Need to install board underneath to make cleaning easier. 2x4 lying flat for New England winters.

Chicken roosting bars over poopboard

Do you have problems with the chickens hanging out on the poop boards, kicking poop all around?

roost and opening

3 Feet long, 2 feet high, 3 roosts, free standing roost, Back wall on coop made today!

Repurposed swing my son doesn’t use anymore and some 2x4’s for a roost

Build a set of custom chicken roosts from free from stuff laying around the house in an afternoon that fold up out of the way for easy cleaning

Everything you need is at Home Depot! Find the pre cut “stairs” boards. Then all you need is 2 sets of 2x4’s to make the steps.

Maximize your chickens' comfort and health with proper roosting bars. Learn the best materials, placement tips, and spacing for a happy flock

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Right now I have 22 large breed chickens that are all 13 weeks old, I have a large roosting ladder I made out of branches, but every night they all fight...

Learn how to elevate your outdoor chicken run with my latest farmhouse DIY projects blog post featuring an adorable DIY outdoor chicken roost. Perfect for beginners, this delightful chicken roost idea for small coops has easy to follow instructions and is budget friendly. Say hello to happier hens and an elevated space with this DIY chicken roost. Click the link to read more today and create a cozy and stylish roosting area for your feathered friends.

I will be getting more chickens this spring. I will meed to build some "real" nest boxes and perches ans well as expand the coop, and I was just...

Ok know this could be a crazy question (but I am more of a builder wife handles the chix) So I just want the building side of this not to become the issue...