[rugbyman]

Hi all, new to this chicken thing. I am in the process of buliding a chicken run and converting a shed. I have run out of old wood and pallets, after being nagged by her indoors to get rid of it. Can I use old spade or fork handles as perches?
Many thanks.

[hendreary]

I don't see why not, just make sure that it is secure and will not turn/spin when they perch.
Welcome by the way!!

[8doubles]

The handles will be a bit narrow and slippery for large hens and they will end up sleeping upside down like bats.
Best  use 50x50mm with the corners off or a thicker branch if you can find one.

[mpv1961]

I went down to my local skip and found two old staircase handrails and lots of short ends of scaffolding poles my girls love them.