Roost ideas for chicken coop

Having a roost for your chickens is an important part of the chicken coop. This DIY chicken roost will help you to build step by step.

Tour our chicken coop and learn what a dropping board is, plus a few other tips that will help make life easier as you raise chickens.

Get inspired with these 15 budget-friendly DIY roost ideas perfect for any chicken coop! Upcycled and easy to build.

Do Chickens Prefer Round or Square Roosting Bars? Find out what they really like! The chicken coop is where your chickens will spend over half their time in so it is important to make it a safe, clean and happy environment for your flock. This is why it is important to have your chicken roosting bars set up properly.

Now I know what you’re thinking – chicken coops are for sleeping and egg-laying, not interior decorating! But just because your ladies need a practical home doesn’t mean it can’t also be cute.

Chickens are a very Vashon thing. So many people here have their own flocks--I know of at least four flocks all within a rooster's crow of our house. We've been working on adding some play structures to our coop to keep our girls entertained.

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

A list of examples of chicken roost designs that you can use to diy a roost of your own. How much room you need and more tips!

As backyard poultry farms gain in popularity, find the coop that works for you, whether you live in the country or in tighter, urban spaces.

3 months into this experiment and it looks like it is working. Goal is to concentrate the droppings, vent it and make it easy to remove from coop.