I make an observation. Human feet is flat. Chicken feet are flexible and curl into circles. The design here are all strait 90 degres angles not suitable for chicken feet. It is said that chicken love natural wood and preferably round because like any bird their feet was designed like that by the creator. I built my ramp with round steps that I got from a tree, all natural looking and best of all round to accommodate chicken feet. My 2 cents.
There is a lot debate about which direction the 2x4 should be rotated. I find that a 1.5" deep roost (and stairs) are ideal for chickens because their toes wrap around the edges for a solid grip. These roosts stay cleaner, too.
@@FrostSimula speaking of the roost, I was curious about the proper width of it. Ideally I would use tree limb, if I could find one that's long and straight enough. Last summer I had to modify the roost due to one of my oldest hens being injured by a dog attack and she had a dislocated wing so she could not jump up the roost at night. My roost at the time was a 2-level 2x3 bars on a flat position, secured onto 2 2x3's on an angle leaning toward one wall. The modified roost now is lower with both bars at the same level. But I notice that the chickens like to roost on the support bars that are the edge of the 2x3, instead of the flat 3" of the main roost bar. I thought they were just trying to huddle together as far away as possible from the other 'gangs' (there are different age groups and breeds and they group themselves based on those). Now that you mention the grip, it makes sense. I guess I need to modify the roost again this summer.
@@d.a.tsun5104 - I had 3 roosting bars in the coop, and one was a tree limb in the back and the other two were wooden ones with curved edges (I think they were 2" square, and perfect size for them). They preferred the tree limb to the wooden ones, but as we got more hens, they did also use the wooden ones.
I love when people try and reinvent the wheel but they get too involved and over think things. A board or a frame covered with hardware cloth is all you need. Chickens don't need steps. They just need something they can grip onto while climbing up. As to getting dirty. Well that too is so simple. Make them removable. Such a far out concept, I know. Take them out, get your water hose, turn it on, put your thumb over the end to create pressure and clean the mother truckers off. That simple. Seriously you are wasting more time money and effort. BTW I am curious to know how you think chickens, in the wild, get up in the trees.
@@Smiley_Boi76 You go ahead and think small minded thoughts. I would love to hear how you came to that pee brain thinking that I am hating. I know people like you can't think for themselves so just point out where you found that phrase, that you regurgitated.
Chickens will roost as high as you let them. The most important measurement is making sure that roosts are at least 18" away from walls and other roosts (to keep them clean), and that there is at least an 18" height difference between roosts. Chickens want to sleep up high, and they do most of their pooping at night. To keep poop out of the nesting boxes, make sure they are lower than all of the roosts.
25 years ago I built sis a chicken coup 4 post's floor 4ft off ground 6ft coup stairs to outside door and fenced underneath the floor with small ramp down a rope to lift ramp at night and a gate in fence to go out in yard she has lost zero to predators and zero to cold, n.michigan
You are a FANTASTIC ENGINEER.... Chicken Engineer... I'm Serious you are so SMART. I'm so Proud of you... I give you an "A"... (yes I'm a Teacher, how can you tell?)
Teacher? I could not tell based on your comment. "FANTASTIC ENGINEER...." Engineers don't or are not supposed to overthink how to make things. Their whole purpose is to figure out the best low effort low cost and structurally sound way to make something. You are confusing an architect or designer with an engineer.
Thanks, guy. I made me a chicken ladder just as you showed. It is awesome.
I make an observation. Human feet is flat. Chicken feet are flexible and curl into circles. The design here are all strait 90 degres angles not suitable for chicken feet. It is said that chicken love natural wood and preferably round because like any bird their feet was designed like that by the creator.
I built my ramp with round steps that I got from a tree, all natural looking and best of all round to accommodate chicken feet. My 2 cents.
Loved it
This is GrEAT!!! Thank you
or rotate the 2nd staircase so that the edge of the 2x4 becomes the face of the stairs and the 4 in surface becomes the steps.
There is a lot debate about which direction the 2x4 should be rotated. I find that a 1.5" deep roost (and stairs) are ideal for chickens because their toes wrap around the edges for a solid grip. These roosts stay cleaner, too.
@@FrostSimula speaking of the roost, I was curious about the proper width of it. Ideally I would use tree limb, if I could find one that's long and straight enough. Last summer I had to modify the roost due to one of my oldest hens being injured by a dog attack and she had a dislocated wing so she could not jump up the roost at night. My roost at the time was a 2-level 2x3 bars on a flat position, secured onto 2 2x3's on an angle leaning toward one wall. The modified roost now is lower with both bars at the same level. But I notice that the chickens like to roost on the support bars that are the edge of the 2x3, instead of the flat 3" of the main roost bar. I thought they were just trying to huddle together as far away as possible from the other 'gangs' (there are different age groups and breeds and they group themselves based on those). Now that you mention the grip, it makes sense. I guess I need to modify the roost again this summer.
@@d.a.tsun5104 - I had 3 roosting bars in the coop, and one was a tree limb in the back and the other two were wooden ones with curved edges (I think they were 2" square, and perfect size for them). They preferred the tree limb to the wooden ones, but as we got more hens, they did also use the wooden ones.
Awesome!. . . Thanks for the share, and that tip for finding the angle was Super!
Thank you again
Brilliant!
Brilliant.
really funny, love the end. I'll make the steps!
The end was the only thing I agree with.
good idea but i suspect you'll have version four as the rough 2x4 still look hard to keep clean, why not some round smooth dowels? maybe pvc pipe?
People have tried on other videos. They are too smooth and slippery
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That’s a really cool, simple idea.
Simple? Um no.
I love when people try and reinvent the wheel but they get too involved and over think things. A board or a frame covered with hardware cloth is all you need. Chickens don't need steps. They just need something they can grip onto while climbing up.
As to getting dirty. Well that too is so simple. Make them removable. Such a far out concept, I know. Take them out, get your water hose, turn it on, put your thumb over the end to create pressure and clean the mother truckers off. That simple.
Seriously you are wasting more time money and effort. BTW I am curious to know how you think chickens, in the wild, get up in the trees.
Stop being a hater.
@@Smiley_Boi76 You go ahead and think small minded thoughts.
I would love to hear how you came to that pee brain thinking that I am hating. I know people like you can't think for themselves so just point out where you found that phrase, that you regurgitated.
@@Smiley_Boi76 Well care to point out where exactly there is hate in anything I said? Stop imprinting your own feelings into my words.
Well? @@Smiley_Boi76
Great idea. Thanks.
hey jim here, love the idea. I have 5 chickens and a duck, for the duck this won't work but the chickens will love it. GOD BLESS
what size screws did you use on the rungs to keep them secure over time?
2 1/2" coarse thread deck screws. They have stayed completely secure over the past year.
But you didn't show any chickens using the steps. Fail.
Whole vid is a fail.
I think that's the best idea I've seen!
Born yesterday were ya..
@@Julio_Martinez75 😂😁👍
Well start putting something on there. You have a lot of good ideas.
Tremendous design very grateful although i like the hinges in the orginal design
Great design
Pretty cool idea
How high do chickens typically like to roost?
Chickens will roost as high as you let them. The most important measurement is making sure that roosts are at least 18" away from walls and other roosts (to keep them clean), and that there is at least an 18" height difference between roosts. Chickens want to sleep up high, and they do most of their pooping at night. To keep poop out of the nesting boxes, make sure they are lower than all of the roosts.
Thanks for the advice.
25 years ago I built sis a chicken coup 4 post's floor 4ft off ground 6ft coup stairs to outside door and fenced underneath the floor with small ramp down a rope to lift ramp at night and a gate in fence to go out in yard she has lost zero to predators and zero to cold, n.michigan
That sounds like a great idea. Wish you could post a pic.
@akbananachucker2441 I'll ask sis if she can send me one..
And you did ALL THAT without punctuation or proper sentence structure. LOL
You fancy 😊
Genius!
Why don't you turn the 2x4 flat that's the roosting bar
Flat is not good for chickens.
You are a FANTASTIC ENGINEER....
Chicken Engineer...
I'm Serious you are so SMART.
I'm so Proud of you...
I give you an "A"...
(yes I'm a Teacher, how can you tell?)
Teacher? I could not tell based on your comment. "FANTASTIC ENGINEER...." Engineers don't or are not supposed to overthink how to make things. Their whole purpose is to figure out the best low effort low cost and structurally sound way to make something. You are confusing an architect or designer with an engineer.
@@AztecWarrior69 Yeah this is called overkill and over built where I come from.
I love your solution. I’ve silky chickens (their feet are feathered and have 5 weird toes ) so ramps aren’t the best way up for them. Thanks so much
What could go wrong?