Do Chickens Need a Ladder to Roost?

A ledge, a ladder, or even large sticks will do the trick. Chickens have a natural instinct to be safe after dark and will look for a place to sleep that is up off of the ground at night. And if you don't have one, they will find one because that instinct for safety is so strong.

What is the best height for a chicken roost?

Inside a coop, place roosts eighteen inches or higher from the ground. Some breeds are better able to reach higher roosts and mounts may be placed as close as eighteen inches from the ceiling of the coop for larger or more agile breeds.

Will chickens roost on a flat surface?

Some heavy breeds like the Orpington, for example, will prefer to roost on the floor as a chick. That's perfectly fine. Once they're introduced into a Big Girls' coop, they'll like low roosts.