What's a good diameter if you're using round raw branches as perches?
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It depends on the size of the bird. There is a helpful chart here. avianenrichment.com/
The bird's feet should encircle approximately 3/4 of the perch, with nail tips firmly touching the surface.
Here are a couple of sites offering information on choosing, attaching and caring for natural bird perches:
A general perch is somewhere chicken can sit, maybe have a quick nap etc. Unlike most wild birds and smaller cage birds, chickens hens sleep with their feet flat. They do not grip the perch. Chicken rest their feet solidly on the perch. 3-4 inches is generally a good size for most chickens. If you have bantams, then 1 inch wide roosting perch will be ok. But if you have a mixed flock, then make a mixture of perch sizes.
Size of perches.
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