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roost size for buff orpingtons
Hi all. How high and how wide should my roosts be for my buff orpingtons? They don't seem to roost at night with what I have set up. Any suggestions?
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
What is your set up now? I would suggest the same height as for other LF, but wider.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
I think I read somewhere that Buff Orpingtons can be a little scared of height. At least at certain ages maybe. The BO I have don't all want to roost at night it seems. Some of them do but not all. I have a roost for them that is probably close to 3 feet off the ground.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Mine have a choice from 1/2 to 3 feet. Like a ladder. Also keeps the pecking order neat.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
thanks everyone. I put two roosts up at about 1/2 foot and they seem to use it more. I read that they can get up on higher roosts but the problem is getting down-they're a bit too heavy to be landing hard on their legs. I may try the ladder idea if they dont seem happy enough.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
Good, hope it works! Yes, larger birds can be hesitant about descending.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021