Best Roosting Bars and Chicken Perches

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Chickens roost off the ground at night by instinct, and a coop without a decent bar leaves them sleeping in the bedding or crowding into nest boxes. A good perch gives the whole foot something to wrap around and rest flat on, with room for every bird to spread out. What varies is the profile, the width, the height above the litter, and whether the bar is fixed, removable or part of a frame. We weighed grip, surface finish, the length available per bird, and how easily each roost lifts out when it is time to scrape underneath. Natural timber bars suit keepers building out a walk in coop. Removable resin and metal perches suit small prefab coops where space is tight. If your flock includes heavy breeds, favor a wider bar and a lower mounting point.