Chick Chick Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I have finally got some Pekin and some Silkie growers. I am keeping them in an Eglu classic and I'm wondering if I should take out the roosting bars until the hens are fully grown or if they should manage now? Any opinions appreciated thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Chick Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Just to answer my own question they are absolutely fine with the eglus roosting bars 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Yes, they will be fine. They only really struggle with higher roosting bars, as you'd find in larger wooden sheds. Pekins aren't so bad, but neither silkies or frizzles can fly, so they can't flap up onto high perches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, mix22 said: I had 3 pekings pullets and 2 injured their legs because they got caught in the roosting Bars ! Consequently both of the hens eventually had to be put to sleep at the vets, After that I took the Roosting bars out and my last hen lived happily with no foot problems .. That's interesting - I have been keeping Pekins (amongst others) forever and never had this problem with any of the Omlet housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Me neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
