Louisiana- hot
future 12 hens
8x8 coop- sand floor
16x24 run- sand floor
Windows on east/west wall- 21x34
- north side wall- window on floor 21x37
- south wall- nest box with screen vents on top.
It’s really hot here.
Initially, I had learned to not put roost over 2’ tall to decrease % of leg/foot injuries such as bumble foot and slipped tendons, but then I read that a lot of folks are putting roost in front of windows so hens can see out and catch the wind draft. If I do that, then my roost bar will be 51” tall.
I really want to put roost bars in front of windows but don’t want my ladies to hurt themselves.
Your thoughts?
Also…how far to put roost bar from window/wall? 12”?
North side
North side
West side- east side is identical.
future 12 hens
8x8 coop- sand floor
16x24 run- sand floor
Windows on east/west wall- 21x34
- north side wall- window on floor 21x37
- south wall- nest box with screen vents on top.
It’s really hot here.
Initially, I had learned to not put roost over 2’ tall to decrease % of leg/foot injuries such as bumble foot and slipped tendons, but then I read that a lot of folks are putting roost in front of windows so hens can see out and catch the wind draft. If I do that, then my roost bar will be 51” tall.
I really want to put roost bars in front of windows but don’t want my ladies to hurt themselves.
Your thoughts?
Also…how far to put roost bar from window/wall? 12”?
North side

North side

West side- east side is identical.
