Poultry Perch Space Guide
A poultry perch space guide for planning perches that suit bird size and flock numbers. Keepers use it to give birds safe roosting. It keeps the details in one place for later review.
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The steps on this page
- Check the supplier's perch space guide
- Choose perch shape and material
- Place perches at a good height
- Allow room between perches
- Keep perches away from walls and feeders
- Keep perches clean and dry
- Check for splinters and wear
- Watch birds using them
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and National Agricultural Library.
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