2x4 roosting bars

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.

Why do chickens roost? Not only does it protect them from predators, but it also promotes their social hierarchy and improves their sleep quality. 🐔

Roosting bars inside the hutch lift out for cleaning.

Roosting bars are the place your chickens should perch to sleep at night inside the coop. A roost is an elevated bar in the coop.

Chicken roosting bars over poopboard

roost and opening

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Removable /Adjustable roost bars

roost bar shelf

Chicken roosting bars with a dropping board. Plus check out a tour of our chicken coop!

Just got done building the new roost for the chickens!!

My main coop was built in the fall of 2014. It’s 13’ x 8’, with one half used as a coop and the other for storage, infirmary and broody hens. The sleeping side is not large, but my outdoor space is…