I have a question about natural roosts - would a branch from a pine tree, about 3" in diameter, be a good choice?

Providing perches inside a chicken coop reduces the temptation that they will sleep unsafely outdoors in a tree or along a fence top.

In this article, we have put together some guidelines for your chicken roosts. Why they are needed and how much space does a chicken need.

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Most chicken breeds love to explore their surroundings while foraging for food. But this can prove difficult with all the land and aerial predators lurking