Info from "Chickens in Your Backyard"

I ordered this book "Chickens in Your Backyard"  by Rick and Gail Luttmann, I'll bring in on Monday to the Baseline Headquarters.  Here is some info we should be thinking about.

Something to consider when designing the Roost (where they sleep) is that they like to sleep with their toes wrapped around the perch.  Also if you are concerned about the chickens being bored because of a lack of space some have hung the perch like a swing which in the end provides a roost as well as some stimulation. Beneath the perch should be a dropping catcher, which can be made of wire mesh that is removable for easy cleaning.  

The coop roof should be made of a material that will not collect and hold heat,  if we choose a metal or wood roof we should add a few small openings to allow moisture to escape and allow in fresh air.  We should also think about a way to have some insulation for the winter.