The BFS is the big cool-looking thing on top of the BFB (in case youâre getting Big Fucking Confusedâthe Big Fucking Spaceship (BFS) on top of the Big Fucking Booster (BFB) together make what Iâve been calling the Big Fucking Rocket (BFR)).
Also, feeders and waterers (if you leave them in the coop overnight) should not be placed under the roosts, nor should the nesting boxes. Learn more about composting chicken manure. Width â Chicken roosting bars should be at least 2 inches wide and preferably 4 inches wide. Chickens donât wrap their feet around a perch like wild birds do. They actually prefer to sleep flat-footed.
1 A rule of thumb is 4 square feet inside the coop per chicken (2 square feet per bantam) and 10 square feet of outdoor space (8 square feet per bantam). 2  The coop should have good air flow and a low roost for your chickens to sleep.3  Good ventilation is crucial but ensure that there are no drafts. Check the city code before you get your birds and become attached to them! 2  Some cities limit the number of chickens you can have on a given amount of land. 3  In areas that were recently rural or have a strong farming culture, no law or license may be required to keep chickens.