Also don't be surprised that after giving your birds all these roost options, that they all jam onto 2 roosts lol. I have 2 roosts and I get 9 birds jammed onto a single 5 1/2' roost every night. :p
I think any of these 3 can possibly work.
With option 1 hinging it is a great idea, I've also...
I agree with all this except the part I bolded.
Recommended roost distance is roughly 14-16" apart because if there's pecking order or bullying issues the chickens can simply reach over and harass or chase off other birds, which can negates the point of having multiple roosts (if a nasty...