My grandpa made me help him build perches out of 2x4's since I was little in 1985. He has raised chickens for over 50 years now so he'd know what works that's for sure.
4 years and still reaching new people like me. I hope God is blessing your marriage and all your work because you two are very genuine and caring. I hope you ignore the mean people on here. I'm sure you've learned by now to focus on the people who appreciate what you have to offer.
LOL! Other people are crazy as they do not realize “chickens” are jungle/tree birds and will go as high as they need to feel safe! You did fine and your coop is fantastic keep up the fantastic work.
We just took delivery of our 8x12 building that we’ll be converting to a chicken coop. I’ve been so torn about flat or round roosting bars, so this video helped tremendously. I don’t believe I’d ever heard about the roosting bars being higher than the nesting boxes either, so I’m glad I found this video before going all out with the build, that was valuable info. Chicks are still young and not quite ready for the big coop yet, so I have several weeks to get this right. Thanks for sharing.
I use 2x4s in the same manner, because even though the chickens cannot grip the perch, they have no trouble getting themselves onto the board. During winter months, the chickens can lay directly onto their feet, keeping them warm.
I use 2x4's for perches my chickens prefer them. The only problem I've had is the 2x4 will eventually bow in the middle. Hindsight 20/20 I should of put in a center brace as the chickens tend to choose the straight perches over the bowed one.
Nice lesson on chicken perches..it all makes sense! We don't have any chickens, but would love to. Your whole system is nice, and I'm sure will serve your chickens well.. I'm so looking forward to seeing your chickens hatch.
as always greatly presented and awesomely done guys👍🏻 I’m still on the lookout for a property and have just viewed a small piece of land with gorgeous views but it was really tiny. I don’t lose hope. if it’s in my destiny then I’ll get there. much love from Turkey.
Son, my Grandmaw, Momma, all of the Old Folks that I was around did what they did for a reason....It Works! A 2x4 is fine....A Chicken dont give a flip about what it sits on, heck I had a few that roosted on barn roofs with a pitch...some to get in locust trees with thorns on em. We never lost eggs cause of where the chickens were sleeping unless somethin got one off a roost fer dinner. Good Job! If it suits you let em sleep on it wherever and whatever it is. Many Blessings
Thank you! Exactly what common sense and available materials had me do, after a lot of research. Will step it up a bit after seeing your video and having my approach confirmed. Totally new at this.😊
This is the very first video I saw of you both. We tried round, 2x4 on there sides. When I saw your video I had my husband turn them flat. They are so much more content. Then I went to your site and started watching your journey all the way to Florida. Struggles y’all had a few but you kept persevering. I haven’t had time to go back and watch them all but I’m working on it. Maybe you two can settle down now. Establish a place and live happy.
Interesting & good information. Many many years ago I always saw 2x4s used as perches, and thought nothing of it. Recently, I've seen the same ideas that 2x4s are too big and to use round perches to mimic what they'd have in the wild. I just went with thick branches because they were free. Hens seems happy with them, and I won't have to worry about the lower temperatures you'll have in winter. I might have to put a 2x4 and a tree limb side by side and see which one they chose someday. Now you got me thinking that one type of perch may not be best for all breeds of chickens. Bigger chickens might want/need bigger perches versus little silkies or smaller breeds with much smaller feet. And hey, at least our chickens are getting perches, all the big meat and laying chicken operations don't have any perches for them. Thanks!
Yea, your setup looks like it's working great. The best solution for me may not be the best for someone else, every flock and situation can be different. I actually considered using branches for perches...since we have a lot of them laying around, but in the end I went with the 2x4's and am happy with them. It would be interesting to see what your chickens would choose between the two choices.
well said Doug and Ashley..... i have just one small concern about your coop and it is with your step at the doors to get in. being hollow it opens up for a place for rodents to breed . what you could do is make it so that one or more of the slats removable so you can clean and or put poison in. other than that it's a fantastic coop .
Hi guys. I just built a chicken coop by looking at pics on Pinterest. I'm not a carpenter or anything like that by any means but I think it turned out ok. Expensive, but ok. :) Its small, 4'wide X 8' long, and tall enough to stand in. I had been wondering on how to do my roost and this video of yours was just what I needed. It made sense to me and that's the way I made them. My hens are only about 2 months old, and not use to a coop. They been in a small cage all this time, so they didn't know how to get up on the roost but they'll learn in time. Also your video on the Trap Door was great as well. Its also how I built mine, well, not as good as yours but it works. You make it look so easy, I like that! I also got tickled at your wife having the hiccups. Lol. Thanks for all the advice you share with us, you two! :)
Small straight trees or branches cut to size work great, also. They are also very economical and you can choose what diameter you want. Thank you for the good information.
Wow I visited a “chicken” farm on a school trip many years ago They were white so I have never seen anything else So this is awesome to see and learn about these other chickens!!!
I wondered about the width of the roosting perches when I saw them in the previous video, but I didn't comment as my experience with caged birds doesn't include chickens. A time-lapse video might be good for showing which perches the chickens prefer to use when various sizes are provided. :)
That's actually a great idea. Maybe once the chickens are in the coop I'll change out some of the perches with different sizes and see what they choose.
I agree with you on the round perches when we had our chickens we had both in that run cool looking branches and then we had a 2x4 and the chickens chose the 2x4 most of the time. We did had one rooster that liked the branch. But 1 out of 10 lol
I was a researcher in the German chicken comfort study. The hardest part was translating their answers when we asked them where they were the most comfortable. This guy is really pissed that someone questioned his choice is perch
Doug, I will resolve the confusion, your chickens will probably prefer to roost on top of those fence slats and then poop down against the outside wall. I appreciate thought, research, and quality of your work, Take Care
Some people think they’re being helpful, I guess. Polite and informative video response. Will you be doing a time lapse of the brush and tree burn? It’s oddly satisfying watching you clear the land :)
We did the 2x4 flat side down, looked the best after lots if research as well, our chickens LOVE it, we have our roosts 2 ft off the floor cause we clip one wing, nesting box lower about 6-8” off the floor.
I have the same roost and after studying it I found that this is better for their feet. They are able to lay on their feet in the winter, to avoid frost bite.
Use what you have. I used the wooden side rail off a bed frame, I think it is maybe 4 1/2" or 6" wide I have Jersey Giants and they love the wider board for a roost.
That was a wonderful explanation of the different types of perches and more importantly, why particular types of perches might be better than others. I don't know much about chickens other than I like my eggs poached and my chicken fried or baked. I always wanted to have chickens but i'm in downtown Louisville and I think my neighbors might not appreciate the clucking and 5:am alarm of a rooster. See you next time!
My chickens, told me they rather lay down on a wide board above their nesting boxes, some will sleep in the boxes I always put newspaper down, n in the nesting boxes for now , they are to young to lay eggs, every morning I remove the news paper, I wash n clean the coop once a week if needed, my birds don't lay on each other they have plenty of room. They are very happy . They sleep on a 2x6 long board 😴
So I been raising barnyard chickens for 50 yrs. I have flat an round saplings that I use an what you will find is whichever you put the highest is the one they'll choose most of the time. Personally imo I cut saplings about 2 1/2 inches in diameter an I've never had a problem with it. the problem I have with the flat board is it will get covered in crap alot quicker. If your chickens are getting frostbite your coop is to big or needs sealed up. Example 4+8 coop will hold roughly 15-20 chickens an your water will rarely freeze in the winter. In the warmer months a bigger coop is better imo.
Thanks for the info and research. We used a smooth rounded 2 x 2 in the coop and we have a thick round natural branch in the run which they use occasionally. I might test a 2 x 4 to in the future to see if they have a preference.
really excellent video. I don't think you mentioned these points: the smaller size roosts (like a 2x2) don't have as much structural integrity so if you have a longer span you can have some sag. Also, keeping the roosts up to 4' or so makes cleaning the mess much easier (and more of it will be in the same place if the roosts are concentrated in one area). I think the diagonal roosts are a pain to clean around. Sadly, some of my chickens still roost way up in the coop where I fear that they will eventually get hurt. That's on my fix list. My other coop was poorly designed and poop in the nest box is sometimes a thing. Luckily we added a lean-to addition and even though it is colder they prefer to roost out there. We were looking for something with open sides but a roof so that they had a snow free area outdoors in the winter. That has worked well. I can close them in the coop or the lean-to or the entire fixed chicken yard at home (no free ranging at home as various neighborhood dogs have twice broken into my fencing and taken out my entire meat flock). Similar arrangement at the farm with the addition of free ranging (and, unfortunately, varmints but, fortunately, two LGDs).
Hi from Japan. Just seen your informative video about a roosting bar. Very interesting. I plan to keep a few chickens next spring. The coop will be about 15 square ft and 8 ft high, on a 2nd story building with stairs down to the 1st floor (garden). How many chickens do you recommend (MAX)? I'll let them out on the garden when I'm at home.
As with anything else in life, there is more than one way to do something. Some folks prefer to learn the hard way, or trial and error, or to wing it (chicken wing it?) Ha! I just want to see some chickens in the coop. ;-) XX
Thank you for a great video. I currently have 1 1/2" round roosting bars. I put in 2x4s and they didnt seem to like them. The next night I found them on the floor of the coop so I removed the 2x4s and the are roosting again on the round perches. I'm not giving up. I might use a router with a 1/2" round off bit to round the edges more than what they are. Not sure if that's a right move or not. What is your thoughts on doing this?
I don't know if it matters for your YT income. But, I let the commercials run when I watch your vdeos. I perch my chicken at Publix or Fresh market most of the time! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
We are having several bumble foot issues. I use 2x4’s also. I think mine might be too high. Thank you for the video. Have you had any issues with bumble foot?
DIYfferent thank you for the advice. I will lower the top roost height tomorrow and hopefully that helps. The coop looks great. I love the double coop setup/design.
I have seen a few other suggest that wrapping your perches with a twine type of rope... As I recall the claim was that more air would get to their feet and allow it to heal. Please note I claim no expertise on the subject. Just repeating what I think I heard
Also what's not been said.....is chickens don't sleep standing up or up on on their feet like people think. They sleep on their breast bone....hince why you would want a flatter surface for that. So 2X3" or 2X4" is fine.
I have been using 2x4 and 2x2 on my game fowl for over 40 years less pressure on there feet . round dowels put alot of pressure on there pads which could lead to bumblefoot
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My grandpa made me help him build perches out of 2x4's since I was little in 1985. He has raised chickens for over 50 years now so he'd know what works that's for sure.
4 years and still reaching new people like me. I hope God is blessing your marriage and all your work because you two are very genuine and caring. I hope you ignore the mean people on here. I'm sure you've learned by now to focus on the people who appreciate what you have to offer.
Thank you.
LOL! Other people are crazy as they do not realize “chickens” are jungle/tree birds and will go as high as they need to feel safe! You did fine and your coop is fantastic keep up the fantastic work.
Love this! Bottom line, your chickens, your coop, your decision! The chickens will adjust to their environment, guaranteed!
We just took delivery of our 8x12 building that we’ll be converting to a chicken coop. I’ve been so torn about flat or round roosting bars, so this video helped tremendously. I don’t believe I’d ever heard about the roosting bars being higher than the nesting boxes either, so I’m glad I found this video before going all out with the build, that was valuable info. Chicks are still young and not quite ready for the big coop yet, so I have several weeks to get this right. Thanks for sharing.
I use 2x4s in the same manner, because even though the chickens cannot grip the perch, they have no trouble getting themselves onto the board. During winter months, the chickens can lay directly onto their feet, keeping them warm.
I use 2x4's for perches my chickens prefer them. The only problem I've had is the 2x4 will eventually bow in the middle. Hindsight 20/20 I should of put in a center brace as the chickens tend to choose the straight perches over the bowed one.
Nice lesson on chicken perches..it all makes sense! We don't have any chickens, but would love to. Your whole system is nice, and I'm sure will serve your chickens well.. I'm so looking forward to seeing your chickens hatch.
WOW lots of chicken 🐔 info. Can’t wait to see the egg hatch.
Me too! 17 days to go :D
The answer is simple. If a chicken doesn't like it they won't use it. If they use it, it works. Simple.
as always greatly presented and awesomely done guys👍🏻 I’m still on the lookout for a property and have just viewed a small piece of land with gorgeous views but it was really tiny. I don’t lose hope. if it’s in my destiny then I’ll get there. much love from Turkey.
Very good video on the perches. I use the 2x4 flat to help stop frost bite on feet i use a fresh air coop no heat. Here in northern MN
Son, my Grandmaw, Momma, all of the Old Folks that I was around did what they did for a reason....It Works! A 2x4 is fine....A Chicken dont give a flip about what it sits on, heck I had a few that roosted on barn roofs with a pitch...some to get in locust trees with thorns on em. We never lost eggs cause of where the chickens were sleeping unless somethin got one off a roost fer dinner. Good Job! If it suits you let em sleep on it wherever and whatever it is. Many Blessings
I agree for the last 10 years we use 2×4's and have 6 different sizes and length & hights. Never a problem. Nice job on the coop !
You guys are absolutely correct . . . they can rest if they don't have to put effort into gripping something all night. Great job.
Thanks for the info Doug and Ashley, always wondered about the right perch height
Thank you! Exactly what common sense and available materials had me do, after a lot of research. Will step it up a bit after seeing your video and having my approach confirmed. Totally new at this.😊
Me too! So much to learn! Thank you!
This is the very first video I saw of you both. We tried round, 2x4 on there sides. When I saw your video I had my husband turn them flat. They are so much more content. Then I went to your site and started watching your journey all the way to Florida. Struggles y’all had a few but you kept persevering. I haven’t had time to go back and watch them all but I’m working on it. Maybe you two can settle down now. Establish a place and live happy.
Great video, thanks. So true, chickens perch up high and lay down low.
What I always found funny is calculating to needed roosting area only to have the hens all huddled into one corner. Love your double door design!
Interesting & good information. Many many years ago I always saw 2x4s used as perches, and thought nothing of it. Recently, I've seen the same ideas that 2x4s are too big and to use round perches to mimic what they'd have in the wild. I just went with thick branches because they were free. Hens seems happy with them, and I won't have to worry about the lower temperatures you'll have in winter. I might have to put a 2x4 and a tree limb side by side and see which one they chose someday.
Now you got me thinking that one type of perch may not be best for all breeds of chickens. Bigger chickens might want/need bigger perches versus little silkies or smaller breeds with much smaller feet. And hey, at least our chickens are getting perches, all the big meat and laying chicken operations don't have any perches for them. Thanks!
Yea, your setup looks like it's working great. The best solution for me may not be the best for someone else, every flock and situation can be different. I actually considered using branches for perches...since we have a lot of them laying around, but in the end I went with the 2x4's and am happy with them. It would be interesting to see what your chickens would choose between the two choices.
I've never raised chickens...this sounds very logical, good job.
Great video. I've had chickens for 5 years and i use the 2x4's for my roost and had no problems.
well said Doug and Ashley..... i have just one small concern about your coop and it is with your step at the doors to get in. being hollow it opens up for a place for rodents to breed . what you could do is make it so that one or more of the slats removable so you can clean and or put poison in. other than that it's a fantastic coop .
I didn't consider that, thanks for the thought. Maybe I could fill it with crushed stone or something. It's something to think about.
Hi guys. I just built a chicken coop by looking at pics on Pinterest. I'm not a carpenter or anything like that by any means but I think it turned out ok. Expensive, but ok. :) Its small, 4'wide X 8' long, and tall enough to stand in. I had been wondering on how to do my roost and this video of yours was just what I needed. It made sense to me and that's the way I made them. My hens are only about 2 months old, and not use to a coop. They been in a small cage all this time, so they didn't know how to get up on the roost but they'll learn in time. Also your video on the Trap Door was great as well. Its also how I built mine, well, not as good as yours but it works. You make it look so easy, I like that! I also got tickled at your wife having the hiccups. Lol. Thanks for all the advice you share with us, you two! :)
Your perches are perfect! A ramp is nice too.
Great info, you have done your research. I am sure these chickens will be kept very well, spoilt even lol.
Small straight trees or branches cut to size work great, also. They are also very economical and you can choose what diameter you want. Thank you for the good information.
Inch and a half wide perch is the best, It fits their feet the perfectly!
I am constantly amazed at your ingenuity! Great design and repurposing of your recycled materials.
Not being a coop owner/operator, this was a well thought out, informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Wow
I visited a “chicken” farm on a school trip many years ago
They were white so I have never seen anything else
So this is awesome to see and learn about these other chickens!!!
I wondered about the width of the roosting perches when I saw them in the previous video, but I didn't comment as my experience with caged birds doesn't include chickens.
A time-lapse video might be good for showing which perches the chickens prefer to use when various sizes are provided. :)
That's actually a great idea. Maybe once the chickens are in the coop I'll change out some of the perches with different sizes and see what they choose.
I totally believe you guys know what you're doing, I trust you make smart, the best choices for your house/farm. God bless! 😊
Good and clear explanations. 😊👍👍👍
I agree with you on the round perches when we had our chickens we had both in that run cool looking branches and then we had a 2x4 and the chickens chose the 2x4 most of the time. We did had one rooster that liked the branch. But 1 out of 10 lol
Thanks for that. Ive been debating real branches thinking they wouldnt like 2x4...guess they do!
Wow you really did your homework, good job!
I was a researcher in the German chicken comfort study. The hardest part was translating their answers when we asked them where they were the most comfortable. This guy is really pissed that someone questioned his choice is perch
10 years ago, my research turned up the same results. My chooks are happy with their 2x4 perches. 10 years and no feet problems yet :)
Great job and great choice
Doug, I will resolve the confusion, your chickens will probably prefer to roost on top of those fence slats and then poop down against the outside wall. I appreciate thought, research, and quality of your work, Take Care
Some people think they’re being helpful, I guess. Polite and informative video response. Will you be doing a time lapse of the brush and tree burn? It’s oddly satisfying watching you clear the land :)
hehe, we'll probably do more land clearing clips :) Still have a lot more to cut out there!
I agree love those land clearing videos!
We did the 2x4 flat side down, looked the best after lots if research as well, our chickens LOVE it, we have our roosts 2 ft off the floor cause we clip one wing, nesting box lower about 6-8” off the floor.
I think 2 to 3 feet high is perfect. Ours were a little too high.
I have the same roost and after studying it I found that this is better for their feet. They are able to lay on their feet in the winter, to avoid frost bite.
very interesting!! thanks for sharing.
Use what you have. I used the wooden side rail off a bed frame, I think it is maybe 4 1/2" or 6" wide I have Jersey Giants and they love the wider board for a roost.
Another good video thanks
This was great. Thanks, y’all!
That was a wonderful explanation of the different types of perches and more importantly, why particular types of perches might be better than others. I don't know much about chickens other than I like my eggs poached and my chicken fried or baked. I always wanted to have chickens but i'm in downtown Louisville and I think my neighbors might not appreciate the clucking and 5:am alarm of a rooster. See you next time!
My chickens, told me they rather lay down on a wide board above their nesting boxes, some will sleep in the boxes I always put newspaper down, n in the nesting boxes for now , they are to young to lay eggs, every morning I remove the news paper, I wash n clean the coop once a week if needed, my birds don't lay on each other they have plenty of room. They are very happy . They sleep on a 2x6 long board 😴
So I been raising barnyard chickens for 50 yrs.
I have flat an round saplings that I use an what you will find is whichever you put the highest is the one they'll choose most of the time.
Personally imo I cut saplings about 2 1/2 inches in diameter an I've never had a problem with it.
the problem I have with the flat board is it will get covered in crap alot quicker.
If your chickens are getting frostbite your coop is to big or needs sealed up.
Example 4+8 coop will hold roughly 15-20 chickens an your water will rarely freeze in the winter.
In the warmer months a bigger coop is better imo.
Thanks for the info and research. We used a smooth rounded 2 x 2 in the coop and we have a thick round natural branch in the run which they use occasionally. I might test a 2 x 4 to in the future to see if they have a preference.
I am fully behind you with your explanation. Some people really need to read books before they comment.
Good common sense info!!! I had my perches higher, they had no trouble, in fact they used their nest boxes like a stair step to get to the perches.
I use 2x4 perches as well. I have had chickens for 10 plus years. No issues.
Great video. Thanks👍👍👍
really excellent video. I don't think you mentioned these points: the smaller size roosts (like a 2x2) don't have as much structural integrity so if you have a longer span you can have some sag. Also, keeping the roosts up to 4' or so makes cleaning the mess much easier (and more of it will be in the same place if the roosts are concentrated in one area). I think the diagonal roosts are a pain to clean around. Sadly, some of my chickens still roost way up in the coop where I fear that they will eventually get hurt. That's on my fix list. My other coop was poorly designed and poop in the nest box is sometimes a thing. Luckily we added a lean-to addition and even though it is colder they prefer to roost out there. We were looking for something with open sides but a roof so that they had a snow free area outdoors in the winter. That has worked well. I can close them in the coop or the lean-to or the entire fixed chicken yard at home (no free ranging at home as various neighborhood dogs have twice broken into my fencing and taken out my entire meat flock). Similar arrangement at the farm with the addition of free ranging (and, unfortunately, varmints but, fortunately, two LGDs).
Great thoughts!
This is my first try with chickens so I thank you very much👍❣️
Hi from Japan. Just seen your informative video about a roosting bar. Very interesting. I plan to keep a few chickens next spring. The coop will be about 15 square ft and 8 ft high, on a 2nd story building with stairs down to the 1st floor (garden). How many chickens do you recommend (MAX)? I'll let them out on the garden when I'm at home.
Thank you very much. Leaned alot from you.
great information!!
Well explained !
Makes sense to me. Thanks for explaining.
2x4 flat with 4 inch up is the best for 3 reasons. It helps prevent keel bone deformeties, it helps prevent foot problems and keeps their feet warmer.
So the 4 inch facing upwards?
As with anything else in life, there is more than one way to do something. Some folks prefer to learn the hard way, or trial and error, or to wing it (chicken wing it?) Ha! I just want to see some chickens in the coop. ;-) XX
Very informative. Thanks for sharing all this info.
Great video, love the way you explain everything to break it down!
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Dug & Ashley, U R Amazing. 👍👌👍
Congrats on 10K! Moving on up, you're just getting started!!!
Thank you :)
Great video...we know nothing about chickens or coops. But great video! 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the video. Very helpful, was dithering about roost design. Now i can stride confidently into a new chicken future :)
Wow yes you did cut a lot of research out for me thank you so very much
Great advice guys ......happy chickens ! Xxx
Woo Hoo!!!! 10,000 +!!!!! Congrats guys ❤
Thanks!!
thanks so much for this video ths is my first time with chickens and I found this information very helpful 😊
Great video. 2x4 on it's side with the edges rounded is the way to go. I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 2x3.
I was told Chickens don’t grip anyways when the squat down for the night they balance on their breastbone and will keep their feet flat
Thanks for the info! We've been having issues with ours roosting.
Thanks I was wondering. Getting some chickens
Thank you for a great video. I currently have 1 1/2" round roosting bars. I put in 2x4s and they didnt seem to like them. The next night I found them on the floor of the coop so I removed the 2x4s and the are roosting again on the round perches. I'm not giving up. I might use a router with a 1/2" round off bit to round the edges more than what they are. Not sure if that's a right move or not. What is your thoughts on doing this?
Dough looks similar to Artur from art and British :-):-) found u guys recently and now look forward to the next video
Awesome information! It looks great. :)
I've never heard a chicken complain.
Thank you for sharing.
Great video! Thank you
Thanks. I was reading mixed opinions on the size. I wanted to use 2x4 because it can be really cold here.
Rein Quest It also can prevent keel bone deformeties and foot pad problems. GOD bless. 😊🙏❤🙏
YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST
Nearly 10k subscribers! Great job!
I don't know if it matters for your YT income. But, I let the commercials run when I watch your vdeos. I perch my chicken at Publix or Fresh market most of the time! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
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So do I... I'm thinking it does help them with $$
We are having several bumble foot issues. I use 2x4’s also. I think mine might be too high. Thank you for the video. Have you had any issues with bumble foot?
We never had issues with bumble foot. Height could be an issue. Also make sure there is nothing sharp around causing cuts to their feet.
DIYfferent thank you for the advice. I will lower the top roost height tomorrow and hopefully that helps. The coop looks great. I love the double coop setup/design.
If the height adjustment doesn't work, wrap the perch with jute twine. Make sure it's jute and not sisal.
I have seen a few other suggest that wrapping your perches with a twine type of rope... As I recall the claim was that more air would get to their feet and allow it to heal. Please note I claim no expertise on the subject. Just repeating what I think I heard
Congrats on 10K!!!
Thank you!
Thanks guys
Also what's not been said.....is chickens don't sleep standing up or up on on their feet like people think. They sleep on their breast bone....hince why you would want a flatter surface for that. So 2X3" or 2X4" is fine.
Wow there is a lot to know!
Very interesting. You've done your research. Thanks for passing it along. Your coop is so nice. Good work.
I have been using 2x4 and 2x2 on my game fowl for over 40 years less pressure on there feet . round dowels put alot of pressure on there pads which could lead to bumblefoot
I have no experience raising chickens. I defer to your knowledge.
way to take down the internet haters
Chickens don’t grip the perch, they like to perch with their feet flat.. absolutely flat perch is the way to go.