Top 5 Chicken Roost Mistakes To Avoid! (#5 May Surprise You!)

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  • Here are my top 5 chicken roost mistakes to avoid! After a few years now of keeping chickens, we have been through a few roost designs. Some good, some bad, but we have learned from each of them! If we missed any that you'd like to add, put them in the comments!!
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  • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
    @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Here is a video about the chicken roosts that we built! th-cam.com/video/nEwrfQ1gIQw/w-d-xo.html

    • @Circle14
      @Circle14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Something I have come across recently that could be very helpful for you: Biochar. Add fresh, homemade charcoal to your bedding (and a food dish, they love it). The charcoal will soak up smells and pathogens and will supercharge your compost too.

    • @rickw7903
      @rickw7903 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Plastic...roosting bar? No problem...just a little super glue, scrap carpet or old clothes.

    • @ritvannokaj5108
      @ritvannokaj5108 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Circle14 😅😮 b b b

    • @flatout5815
      @flatout5815 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good info ty.

    • @tonirichards516
      @tonirichards516 หลายเดือนก่อน

      P😅😮😅9😅😅😮😅

  • @Nembula
    @Nembula ปีที่แล้ว +524

    Retired farmer with a thumbs up for your chicken husbandry. I clean the coop twice a year. Early spring an late fall. The shorter time in the winter is because they do spend a lot more time in there during the winter. When it is swept clean I spray the whole interior with a solution of dish soap tea tree oil and water. Then while it's still moist I dust with diatomaceous earth. Especially roosts and nest boxes. I also keep a dusting bath for them with beach sand diatomaceous earth and wood ash.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I love these ideas, annnd I’m already plotting in my head to put some to use myself 😂. Thank you for watching! I definitely love these birds, and I love watching how much my kids love them. They are just awesome to have!

    • @kevinbond2521
      @kevinbond2521 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Farmers are like a Marine. You never really retire. At least your mindset doesn't...

    • @mr.skeptical3071
      @mr.skeptical3071 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I plan on making a dust bath with D.E. and wood ash. I was told not to use D.E. on coop floor if doing the deep litter method

    • @auburnandgrey4457
      @auburnandgrey4457 ปีที่แล้ว

      DE is very dangerous if inhaled. I don't recommend flinging that stuff around or needing to sweep it up. It is useless for parasites if it gets wet.

    • @i_am_a_freespirit
      @i_am_a_freespirit ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@mr.skeptical3071
      Why were you told not to use diatomaceous earth on the floor? I use it on my coops floor, on the perches, and the entry board to the perches, dust bath and in their feed!

  • @nickanderson8305
    @nickanderson8305 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    I wanted 6 chickens. Its been less than a year and i am now at 28 chickens. As i write this comment i have a 4 day old silkie sleeping on my lap

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This is the script to so many peoples lives and I love it 😂

  • @sweetpeanmolly
    @sweetpeanmolly ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I have been raising chickens for 15 years and never have. I come across such an invaluable resource such as this video you make so much sense, and for such a young man, you sure are wise. Thank you so much I’m now a loyal subscriber, my chickens thank you to.

  • @ryanrich9186
    @ryanrich9186 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    8" is exactly what the birds need when the temperatures are low, because they ( at least ours do ) tend to huddle really close together to share body heat... that said, I agree they need more that the standard 8". We built our roost big enough that the 200 or so chickens we have, we could probably double our count and still have room to spare. Ours are so spoiled, they have their run of the barn, we only bought 20 chickens, we collect all the eggs in the lay boxes, and still get chicks. I think our girls have figured out a good hiding spot to hatch because in late spring we start seeing new chicks all over the place, it's a healthy flock that give back to us twice. We're going to need a bigger barn if they keep doing what they do.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I’m pretty sure you have my dream setup 😂

    • @ryanrich9186
      @ryanrich9186 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@WhitepepperFarmshomestead purely out of dumb luck. We left the city a couple years ago with hopes to raise our own food, 150 acers, 2 separate living areas cross fenced with a cobbled together scrap barn. It's a face only a mother could love and we spent every dime we had getting it.... it's no dream setup, we loose a lot of chickens to coyotes and water rights are the hottest topic out here. We are making do with what we have for now.... to be honest, I REALLY like your setup using a shed and when we get to it I think this is how we are going to adjust our situation here. There are other things that take priority like bulk feed and storage.
      For sure though, you earned a subscriber today. Keep up the good content.

    • @davem5308
      @davem5308 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The new chicks must be a fun surprise.

  • @explaincauseidontgetit3294
    @explaincauseidontgetit3294 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I use a lime wash for inside our coop and roost. It’s now over two years and I’ve never deep cleaned the inside. Just maintenance. It’s what the Amish do. I’ve been thankful to have it. It’s a special lime and it goes on clear, but dries white, which is really nice. Looks like a white wash.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I’ve never heard of that, but I’m super interested! I will have to look into that! Thank you for sharing!

    • @michellegiles4152
      @michellegiles4152 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Is their a particular brand name of the lime wash?

    • @explaincauseidontgetit3294
      @explaincauseidontgetit3294 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      @@michellegiles4152 I used a brand from menards. I’ll post the link. But it’s hydrated lime, type S. Sometimes it’s called Masonry lime. I use 8 cups of lime powder, 2 cups of white table salt and 1 gallon of water. I mix it with my kitchen whisk. I boil a gallon of water, dissolve the salt in it first. (And make sure to use an old pan, mine rust after using it once!) it’s hard to get 2 cups of salt to dissolve in a gallon but, it will mostly dissolve. The salt helps adhere the lime to the wood. Then I take the pot outside and add 8 cups of lime. I don’t breath it, and if it gets on your skin it can cause a slight irritation but it washes right off. I wear safety goggles since I have places that I’m applying over head. It’s fairly thick but still able to run. It goes on clear, maybe slightly chalky but dries perfectly white and you will be able to tell if you missed a spot once it dries. I soak any corner, crack and crevice. I also do the ceiling. This most recent time, I even did the roost. Before i only did the roost corners where the wood meets and insects can hide. I had no problems. I would just make sure it’s 100% dry. I did my nesting boxes too. In 2 1/2 years we’ve never had mites or lice. Our chickens free range daily and up at night so they’re exposed to the environment. But I like to think it’s the lime wash that has helped prevent any outbreaks. That and clean dust baths with DE in it. Hope that helps!

    • @evelyncostello9584
      @evelyncostello9584 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Very helpful thank you

    • @tabathac444
      @tabathac444 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@explaincauseidontgetit3294 thank you for taking the time to describe how you make your limewash. I thought about getting the Saturday Lime, but it's quite a bit more expensive than just hydrated lime. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a recipe to make my own lime wash. Maybe I just didn't use the correct term. Not sure. So, thank you again.

  • @deesnider3006
    @deesnider3006 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Treat your chickens water with Metronidazole on occasion for coccidia has saved my flock for decades. I have had birds near death and treat them with it and they snap back fast. People don't realize how important parasitic control is important especially for free rangers!! Do your research folks. Dissolve a tablet in water. Treat up to 5 days. Works great my chickens are 13 years old this year and healthy. God bless you for caring Sir.

  • @nmass9925
    @nmass9925 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    This guy definitely knows his stuff. I have 60ish chickens and they would always peck and fight for the top tier so what I did was made all the perches for the chickens the same hight at 4 foot high all ten feet long and now they are way happier and a LOT less pecking and fight etc. Thx for the info

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That’s awesome! You’re welcome, and thank you for watching!

    • @just_me2797
      @just_me2797 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My chickens have always done best with roosts at about 4 feet high and they definitely prefer having a 2x4 on the flat than anything else that they were offered.

    • @oftin_wong
      @oftin_wong ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feed mine from two different places to avoid bullying
      I've only got 4 chickens

    • @nmass9925
      @nmass9925 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @norbertdjihnson good idea. I have 4 different feeding treys definitely helps

    • @oftin_wong
      @oftin_wong ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nmass9925
      Yep, I've been letting them free range all day also it's amazing how their eggs get noticeably bigger once they are getting all the little bugs and such, my problem now is a goshawk that keeps testing them out ...terrifying them. I think I need a pet eagle to intimidate it lol

  • @chrismonsen
    @chrismonsen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I appreciate your speedy speaking. It makes watching this video so much easier. Thanks for the tips! Subbed.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There was a time that I had some people ask me to slow down.. and I did for a few videos. Ended up being pretty difficult and recently I have just accepted the fact that I speak quickly and if someone can’t keep up I might not be the best channel for them 😂. When I’m excited about something I talk fast and it became too difficult to slow that down. You’re the first person to say you appreciate it, so thank you for your kind comment and the sub!

    • @chrismonsen
      @chrismonsen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WhitepepperFarmshomestead for sure dude! 😆👍✨

  • @ghostridergale
    @ghostridergale ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I made my roost on hinges, so I can fold it up against my ceiling of my coop and out of the way completely for cleaning my coop floor. Top roost also is 18” away from the wall, so the chickens don’t get their poop on the coop wall either.
    I built the coop out of waterproof plywood that has plastic laminate glued to the surface of the waterproof plywood. The coop is 12’x12’ with 6’ high ceiling so plenty of room to stand up in it for a guy only 5’8” tall!
    With it all being waterproof, I used my power washer inside the coop to spray wash everything clean. Always spray wash on hot days so the coop dries out quickly as well.
    Coop also has two 6 ft doors on the back, so it really easy to scrape out the soiled bedding right out the back of the coop into a cart to take to the compost pile.
    I try to clean the coop least once a week and takes no more then 15 minutes to do a floor cleaning and put fresh bedding down.
    I do keep a metal putty knife in the coop too to scrape off any poop that gets on the roost and I also bought a metal floor scraper with a metal handle same length of a broom and the metal scraper can be sharpened for scraping anything off the floor that gets stuck to the laminate flooring. Soiled bedding once loose from the floor, I use a snow shovel to scoop up the soiled bedding and toss in the cart just outside the coop.
    Tried to make the maintenance as easy and quick as possible since I’m almost 66 years old and also disabled. All and all for my first time building a coop and first time also raising chickens too! I’m very happy with how this coop turned out. Built it 4 years ago and the coop still looks brand new!
    It’s actually a coop/run/tractor on wheels! Overall size with the run is 12’x20 and the coop stands 3 ft up in the air so chickens have a nice dry area under their coop as part of their run with another 8ft x12’ x 12’ high in front of the coop where I can walk into the run. There’s screen doors on each side of the run to get inside. Makes it nice not having to walk around the coop to get in the run too!
    I had a old washing machine I took out the glass in the door that’s sort of shaped like a bowl and cut a hole in the front wall of the coop just above the floor level that the glass sticks out roughly 8” outside the coop like it did with the washing machine door. Chickens will get up inside the glass from inside the coop and look outside. I get quite a few compliments on the washing machine glass in the coop wall! Kind of uniqu. e you don’t see very often! Oh it’s also got 20 Dolly wheels on each side of the coop/run with a receiver hitch where I can attach the hitch to my truck to move the whole thing around my property like a tv trailer. Run area all covered in hardware cloth to keep the predators out. Only problem I didn’t thing about happening, is the darn moles/voles actually have dug holes right under my coop wheels making the wheels fall into the holes. So now moving the coop going to be a pain getting it out of the mole holes! Only way I can think of resolving this issue with the moles is to dig a trench on each side where the wheels will be and fill the trench with concrete. Sort of like some older driveways that have two strips of concrete for the car wheels to drive on. Got least a 1000 ft to move the coop tractor back and forth and hopefully not have to need to clean the run areas. Just let the run areas to compost themselves and hopefully have time to grow green grass or clover for the chickens to eat when I move the coop back on a reused area!
    Highly doubt anyone will see another coop/run/tractor like mine? When people see it for the first time I get some funny compliments like WOW! WHAT A KICK ASSSSS CHICKEN COOP! LOL also had it called the Trump hotel for chickens! Added a metal statue of a large rooster on the roof of the coop that keeps guard over the flock. Hawks must think it’s a real rooster since I put it on the roof of the coop no hawks have tried to attack my chickens in a while! I also let chickens free range on the 5 acres pasture from sun up to sun down. For a while I had troubles with hawks and owls killing my chickens. But the predators been leaving them alone now, hopefully it stays that way? Really makes me sad finding dead children laying in the field!

    • @judypausina6278
      @judypausina6278 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I really enjoyed reading about your chicken coop. Thanks so much fo sharing!

    • @SamStone1964
      @SamStone1964 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your coop set up sounds so good. Well done!

    • @chuckbowman1266
      @chuckbowman1266 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gale you set the standard!! good job.

  • @CiscoKid76
    @CiscoKid76 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Never thought about their toes the way you explained it. I'm gonna change all their roosting wooden poles and go with 2x2s. Great info.

  • @janalower1855
    @janalower1855 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I find the best to be a 2x4 with the 4” side up. I use a drywall tape knife to scrape poo off surfaces.

  • @asinheaven
    @asinheaven ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I first put a cylindrical roost up highest (5 ft) and a two by four roost diagonally from corner to corner just an inch lower. The chickens seemed to prefer the two by four even though it was too short for them to all fit. So I replaced the top cylindrical roost with a two by four at the highest level, and moved the cylindrical one to a lower level on the "ladder". Everybody seems happy with this arrangement and they all have plenty of space on the top roost. Also, because we have pretty cold winters in Northern Nevada, I made the top roost about 18 inches out from the wall, to protect them from the extreme cold.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This is awesome, I love that you experimented a bit to see what your birds liked best. They will definitely show you what they like and don’t like if you are paying attention!

  • @eb-ud6bi
    @eb-ud6bi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    😊 tree branches here! Some driftwood collected, nice and smooth on their little feet❤

  • @dustinramsey773
    @dustinramsey773 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Diatomaceous earth is your friend. I would add more roosting bars on other parts of the shed. This will help with the pecking order issues. I also do the deep compost method. I change the bedding out every 6 months. Having roosting bars way up is good just make sure they are a little lower than the vents in the winter. This will keep the combs from getting frost bit.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’ve used DE in the garden but never even thought of it in the coop! Good stuff, I appreciate it!

    • @goldengryphon
      @goldengryphon ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just be careful about where and how much you use. DE can cause respiratory problems over time.

    • @jg5755
      @jg5755 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've found red mites very happily living in DE in my coop that was under the bedding. It's no protection against red mites, especially in a humid environment.

  • @Aiken47
    @Aiken47 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I see a lot of successful raised coops have a steel mesh floor, it serves several functions. 1 inch squares are small enough to hold straw in winter and stop poop accumulating, plus you can rake out the fallen straw poop mix for the garden. Removing most of the straw in hot summers help keeps the chickens cool with good airflow, 1 inch squares is still comfortable for them to walk on.

  • @butterchuggins5409
    @butterchuggins5409 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Man, I like your videos. All solid info, no filler or fluff. Subscribed

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey thanks! I appreciate that. You’d be surprised at how much fluff I have to edit out when making the videos haha. I try my hardest to stay on point but sometimes I squirrel off. The way I see it is you’re watching the video for a reason and I don’t want to waste your time. I know I like it when I watch a video that cuts straight to the chase!

  • @megh8195
    @megh8195 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great, practical advice. For the first time ever, we have 2x4 roosts and they are working really well; they stay really clean and the hens nestle down nicely on top of their feet.

  • @garrywagner7717
    @garrywagner7717 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A chicken need to stand erect to deficate. Make the nesting box alittle lower than they can stand. Will always have clean eggs and a clean box.

  • @vanmann8347
    @vanmann8347 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve always used tree branches (usually pine) and they love them.

  • @ronmimnaugh7674
    @ronmimnaugh7674 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great video. Chicken math is definitely a thing especially if you have a rooster. I started with 8 birds. Not really sure how many I have now. I have 3 runs and 3 coops.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is amazing haha. It's crazy how quickly it can just.. get away from you! It's okay though, worth it!

  • @daligirl7223
    @daligirl7223 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences!!! Will keep you posted as we get our first coop built, thanks to your great tips!!!

  • @MASAYUKIIWASHITA
    @MASAYUKIIWASHITA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi from Japan! Just seen your movie for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed your explanation about making a chicken coop. Thanks for nice info about 5 chicken roost mistakes. Very informative!

  • @jeffenwaldomyspanishadopti9283
    @jeffenwaldomyspanishadopti9283 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Allways a big Yes to people that give proper advice looking through the eyes of the animal and their needs..and explain the why and how to do it. ❤Better for the animals and making sense to people who give the care.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey thanks! I definitely do my best to care for all our animals! Mistakes are made here and there and we learn from them and move forward! My goal is to help other people before making those mistakes 😂! Thank you for watching!

    • @jeffenwaldomyspanishadopti9283
      @jeffenwaldomyspanishadopti9283 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WhitepepperFarmshomestead I allways adopt animals in need most of the times when their old or in need allready for a long time...so if I see somebody who takes animal wellfare seriously..you have my ultimate respect..I love chickens..allthough i wil probably never own one living in Amsterdam on 3 floor(so i do it for cats and dogs)And yes adopting a lot of animals with a history or defects..i learned a lot and pass it on...my father used to adopt chickens out of the egg laying industry to give them a good pension after being obused..good anymal friendly advice means the world to me..please go on with your tips..mistakes are human and telling about them is so important..make people understand why..you do a great job!!! so yes i subcribed..

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, I appreciate your kind words! We have two stray warehouse cats that we adopted, and one dog that we adopted that was abused. We have had her for 13 years! She’s 17 now!

  • @suzannelutz3452
    @suzannelutz3452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can tell you really love your chickens. When you talk about their little toes, I knew. Thank you. A lot of this is so common sense. I loved it. Thanks.

  • @cindymichael3654
    @cindymichael3654 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My dad hinged top of the roost to the wall and put a hook in the ceiling so he could lift the bottom of the roost and hook it to the ceiling out of the way. The way you did yours makes it easier to clean the roost.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But your dads makes it easier to clean behind the roost 😂! I have thought about doing the exact same thing he did!

    • @nursebunny7420
      @nursebunny7420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Different roost levels keep chickens fro fighting

  • @CHFG24
    @CHFG24 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Most of this is common knowledge for a farmer. This is a great introduction video for someone looking to make their coop better for their flock! I use tree branches only because I like to keep things as natural as possible for them.

  • @motiftheory
    @motiftheory ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such a great video and just what I was looking for. Loved the health factors and keeping stressors low!

  • @amberknowlton8764
    @amberknowlton8764 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love this! I’ve got most of my silkies sleeping in our nesting boxes and this makes sense. I already planned to upgrade the roosting bars but now I’ll take this suggestions into consideration for my planning.

  • @lemhanback9595
    @lemhanback9595 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Good advice only mistake I had thought of doing was the plastic one thanks for helping me avoid that one. The removable roost is important and something many might overlook. 🙂👍

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for watching!!

    • @neth77
      @neth77 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Although for plastic i found a pool noodle works well, cut open and put over thin wood, it's very grippy, they enjoy it, i have it on the back of a dining table chair because they sometimes join for dinner. Yes they are house trained.

  • @farmergirlofchickens8779
    @farmergirlofchickens8779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent pointers. My roost has skinny natural pine poles. The chickens seem to love it. It’s rubbed smooth from years of walking on it. Mine is hinged at the back and raises up for cleaning.

  • @robingalloway3541
    @robingalloway3541 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your channel, love hearing you yell "hey there neighbor"

  • @geoffsmith82
    @geoffsmith82 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I used to live on a family farm where we had about 2000 chooks (chickens) split up into 4 sheds of about 500 each. For out roosts, we hung 4 by 2 timber from the ceiling on a frame using wire about 18 inches off the ground. Each 4 by 2 cross piece was maybe 18 inches apart. The spacing allowed for the birds to jump up and down from the ground directly into their position they were after - so that 8 inch rule you spoke of would work. For the most part the timber remained relatively clean with most of their droppings going over the side. Having the roosts was important because when they were on them, it protected them from crowding and smothering each other. Where I live the weather only gets down to about 0 degrees Celsius and when this happens they birds would huddle together on the perches. Each night they were locked into their sheds to protect them from foxes.

  • @TheWhiteMandara
    @TheWhiteMandara 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love how that one chicken in the background is calling you for attention the whole video.

  • @margimackowski-seif9305
    @margimackowski-seif9305 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely golden video. Great advice.

  • @stephanier9820
    @stephanier9820 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Husband just built me a new coop. Love finding this video today, I now have inspiration for the roost for our girls!!

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woooo!!! Well thank you for watching, and congrats on the new coop!

    • @stephanier9820
      @stephanier9820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhitepepperFarmshomestead you also helped solve a couple issues with the poop on the rooster too. The new coop was a surprise for me do yay. Our 6 laying hens and 2 adolescent bantums should be comfy

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well awesome! I’m so happy to help!
      Surprise coops are the best kind!

    • @oakleydavid7619
      @oakleydavid7619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you guys enjoy them as much as I do. And I hope and wish the best for you ! I bought ten chicks last early spring and was not ready for em. But I knew that if I had them I had to get busy. Turns out they have a nice coup for here in the south I do enjoy it.

  • @thefreese1
    @thefreese1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well said... 3 things i recommend.. putty knife to scrape roost.. a spray bottle with bleach water to spray after you scrape it .. and Diatomaceous Earth in a shaker to sprinkle on the roost to make it uninhabitable to lice and mites ..
    And leave it in the coop ..That way you can have it all handy when the roost starts looking like it meeds attention

  • @mexicanreformist1522
    @mexicanreformist1522 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative and insightful, thanks for sharing.

  • @tonishea8541
    @tonishea8541 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chickens lucky to be in your care. I'm new to this and this video is most helpful. Thank you

  • @Onedayatatimefarmstead7177
    @Onedayatatimefarmstead7177 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are way too much fun Ann. I love how you are always up for a challenge.

  • @preppysquirrel9712
    @preppysquirrel9712 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used 1x3 lumber and took a router and knocked down the corners with a radius. The entire top surface is rounded now and a perfect fit for chicken feet.

  • @richardkeith6822
    @richardkeith6822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good video with a lot of great information! Thanks and God bless you and your family!👍👍

  • @dianealm743
    @dianealm743 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video!! ThankYou!

  • @ByeByeButterfree
    @ByeByeButterfree ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video!! We are building a coop now with 10 in mind, I hadn’t seen the ladder idea, but I love it! I think we will build this instead of mounting roosts into the coop walls.

  • @sallyeblen7032
    @sallyeblen7032 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @heatherchesshire
    @heatherchesshire ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good point on the metal roosts. I wasn’t planning on them but we get temps into triple digits for months and metal would be dangerous.

  • @anitajones5211
    @anitajones5211 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the advice!! Especially about the roosting pecking order. We are all new to this and excited about raising little 🐥 We will be sure to check back as we go along. Thanks again!!
    The Jones Family
    Kentucky

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! I appreciate you watching and stopping by to leave a comment!

  • @Beastlango
    @Beastlango 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I life in Utah as well. I’ll definitely need to watch more of your videos for how environmentally similar it’ll be for my birds

  • @rustyshan8477
    @rustyshan8477 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I hung a thick tree branch from the ceiling, and put a ramp for them to get up there. They love being as high as possible. It's easier to clean underneath if hung from the ceiling. I used cardboard from the ceiling to create a warm pocket for them. Pecking order is definitely a thing and the 2 oldest bossy chicks need a ton of space. Great vid, thanks!

  • @jackmihov5231
    @jackmihov5231 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding. Brilliant. Thank you. You gave me a wonderful idea. Foam insulation covering whatever medium, would make a fine grabbing material. Plus they can pack at it and play with it. Keep the good lessons coming my good brother.

  • @HomemakerHelper
    @HomemakerHelper 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This information is INVALUABLE to a newbie like me! Thank you!

  • @user-xi4ec3mm9w
    @user-xi4ec3mm9w หลายเดือนก่อน

    I built my first chicken coop at 14 years old and now I'm 18 and I still use it. I'm kinda just watching videos about chicken sometimes to see what I can add or improve to my coop. What I use as a roost is 2 tree branches and I didn't know about the heat thing that you talked about in this video but luckily I have placed the branches pretty high up.

  • @chrismorse2096
    @chrismorse2096 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very good information and advice! Thanks for sharing your opinions and thoughts! Subscribed/Liked

  • @UsmanFaraz854
    @UsmanFaraz854 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your video, its very practical and full of knowledge and can follow and overcome such issues you highlighted 😊😊😊thank you and stay blessed

  • @johnstone9396
    @johnstone9396 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My coop is an old 8x8 wooden shed, I have a similar ladder style roost, made from 2x2 square boards, I put 2 hooks in the upper wall that the top rung hooks into, so I can simply lift the ladder roost off the hooks and remove it to clean out the coop, there are also 2-2x4’s up near the ceiling that they can access from the ladder roost

  • @fishingdaily4692
    @fishingdaily4692 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm new to having chickens 🐔.. I was a kidast time I was around chickens 🐔 😅.. but I built a coop out of pallets turned out good. But I'm glad I watch this tonight because tomorrow I'm doin the roost and was goin to use a 1x4 . Thanks for the tip. I'll ribs some 2x4 down now.

  • @Theweeze100
    @Theweeze100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was great! Subscribed!

  • @dollyhewett2553
    @dollyhewett2553 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU

  • @DK-qx3lv
    @DK-qx3lv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good advice, thank you.

  • @johnleach2484
    @johnleach2484 ปีที่แล้ว

    informative! Will keep this in mind!

  • @Chad4626
    @Chad4626 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative, thank you

  • @annabananna44
    @annabananna44 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! I sure learned alot about a chicken roost.

  • @user-wp3dr6sk7u
    @user-wp3dr6sk7u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tips.

  • @JessieBurwell
    @JessieBurwell ปีที่แล้ว

    We use 2 x 4s and clean the coop once a month. 😊 great video!

  • @mileslalor9670
    @mileslalor9670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks bro

  • @lovepeace1953
    @lovepeace1953 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked and subscribed. Love from Australia ❤️

  • @-hbwink-6340
    @-hbwink-6340 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whitepepper Farms, Thank you for your thought an suggestions, HBW

  • @Bigfoottehchipmunk
    @Bigfoottehchipmunk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! We are reworking our roosts, because we have cliquey chickies and 2 new pullets we need to get in before winter. I think we will make 2 ladders that meet at the bottom in the middle, maybe.

  • @714rooster
    @714rooster ปีที่แล้ว +21

    We took a page from the Chicken Chick on our design. We made a poop board that slides under the roosting bars so you can utilize all the space in the coop. The chickens can use the space under the poop board. We put the roosting bars all the same height. We have less issues with bumble foot that way. We use 2 × 2 in the summer and switch to 2×4 in the winter. Check out the Chicken Chick...she has some valuable ideas. Great video and ideas. What breed of hen was making all the noise?

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I will absolutely go check her out!

    • @ronmimnaugh7674
      @ronmimnaugh7674 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I built my big coop taking advantage of poo boards. Quite the time saver. I keep sand in mine and use a kitty litter scoop. I usually change the sand out once per year.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronmimnaugh7674 I've heard of people doing that, it definitley sounds like a good way to go!

  • @ahjotco906
    @ahjotco906 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good advise. Thank you!

  • @hollybritton7255
    @hollybritton7255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips!!

  • @NicoleEivissa
    @NicoleEivissa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing advice man! I love this huge poop and the idea with the roost as a giant ladder - Super cool, I might as will now start to upgrade our current chicken gear!😃 Love it, thanks so much!!!

  • @SandyJBerry
    @SandyJBerry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info.... thanks!!

  • @stephanieamedee7172
    @stephanieamedee7172 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great info!

  • @drumcrazy72
    @drumcrazy72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks mate.

  • @heartcompass369
    @heartcompass369 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great vid... I heard 2x3's were best and I have used this and find it to be just about perfect..!

  • @WillowWarty
    @WillowWarty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow that’s great! Thanks!

  • @erios4052
    @erios4052 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good motivation!

  • @gcnewd
    @gcnewd ปีที่แล้ว

    You make total sense. Only thing I would do differently is round up the 2x2 cause it's probably not super comfortable to try to grip around a square edge

  • @lisagardner9798
    @lisagardner9798 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber. Your video is very informative. Just getting started with chickens and in the process of building our coop.

  • @heatherjolly8389
    @heatherjolly8389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best tips on the internet

  • @bonzaibarty
    @bonzaibarty ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ideas, thank you! Idaho

  • @debbieweahkee3820
    @debbieweahkee3820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, ty!

  • @skipbolinger1370
    @skipbolinger1370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanx so much for the excellent advise

  • @dennisdapp7405
    @dennisdapp7405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative video thank you I enjoyed it

  • @kiiesmira
    @kiiesmira ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @Nik_Airball
    @Nik_Airball ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good advice

  • @richardkut3976
    @richardkut3976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent!

  • @jenniferharris1761
    @jenniferharris1761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent advice!

  • @Sjorsbikes
    @Sjorsbikes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    much appreciated!

  • @terryellis7692
    @terryellis7692 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your chicken is cracking me up. My blue Dark Meat walks around like "baaaaaaaaaaawk" all the time 🤣

  • @patricksabre
    @patricksabre ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @dfuss2756
    @dfuss2756 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good information! 🐣

  • @christinaevilsizer4929
    @christinaevilsizer4929 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great info ❤

  • @Adam-xd9ws
    @Adam-xd9ws ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice I'm cleaning in a couple days and looks like I need some adjustments.

  • @brendaboles3875
    @brendaboles3875 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the information😊

  • @observationistdave
    @observationistdave ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Started with chickens this past year and your channel has lots of good info.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I appreciate that! A lot of work goes into making videos and it’s definitely nice to get comments like this one!

    • @observationistdave
      @observationistdave ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Whitepepper Farms absolutely. I started a small channel last summer and making time for videos, let alone well edited stuff takes time. I def recognize that. Great stuff, thanks for sharing it.

    • @WhitepepperFarmshomestead
      @WhitepepperFarmshomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think people definitely underestimate how hard TH-cam is. It’s a constant grind and when you FINALLY get that video done and ready to post… you start writing and filming again for the next one 😂. Especially when it’s a one person show. Good luck on your channel! Stick with it and don’t give up!

  • @INOMORETHNU
    @INOMORETHNU ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Real nice video Mr.

  • @johnfitbyfaithnet
    @johnfitbyfaithnet ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great presentation

  • @TheObsessiveGardener
    @TheObsessiveGardener ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Idea...seems pretty easy too. Thanks for sharing 👍