Homemade chicken roost

I'm very new to chickens. I mean, I've eaten at KFC for years but never owned a live chicken, nor do I know anyone that has. I did have a parakeet as a kid though but my parents just bought it a cage, a seed tree and a mirror to regurgitate on. I...

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

Ideas for chicken roosts

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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...

Chicken roost

I've noticed lately that quite a few people have found my blog by googling "chicken roost". This led me to believe there are questions out there about roosts, which has, in turn, led me to write this article. Hopefully this will answer questions to those of you who may have them. Chickens prefer to be up off the ground, particularly when sleeping. Those who don't have coops to return to will usually roost in trees. Lori on the outdoor roost Our girls love their indoor and outdoor roosts at…

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Was wondering if someone could give me some dimensions for 5 nesting boxes, we are taking a 8x10 shed and converting it into a coop for me, but looking for...

Recycled wire spools made into chicken pens or for cats backed up to a cat door.

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