{"id":80676,"date":"2022-04-22T11:54:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:54:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:28","slug":"do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/","title":{"rendered":"Do chickens prefer round or square roosts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Do_chickens_prefer_round_or_square_roosts\" title=\"Do chickens prefer round or square roosts?\">Do chickens prefer round or square roosts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_high_should_chicken_roosting_bars_be\" title=\"How high should chicken roosting bars be?\">How high should chicken roosting bars be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Will_chickens_roost_on_a_2%C3%974\" title=\"Will chickens roost on a 2&#215;4?\">Will chickens roost on a 2&#215;4?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_roosting_bars_be_round_or_square\" title=\"Should roosting bars be round or square?\">Should roosting bars be round or square?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#What_is_the_best_shape_for_a_chicken_perch\" title=\"What is the best shape for a chicken perch?\">What is the best shape for a chicken perch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_a_chicken_roost_be_round_or_square\" title=\"Should a chicken roost be round or square?\">Should a chicken roost be round or square?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#What_shape_should_roosting_bars_be\" title=\"What shape should roosting bars be?\">What shape should roosting bars be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_high_should_roosts_be_for_chickens\" title=\"How high should roosts be for chickens?\">How high should roosts be for chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_roosting_bars_be_higher_than_nesting_boxes\" title=\"Should roosting bars be higher than nesting boxes?\">Should roosting bars be higher than nesting boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_chicken_Roost_be_round_or_square\" title=\"Should chicken Roost be round or square?\">Should chicken Roost be round or square?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#What_size_wood_is_best_for_chicken_roost\" title=\"What size wood is best for chicken roost?\">What size wood is best for chicken roost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_a_chicken_roost_be_flat_or_round\" title=\"Should a chicken roost be flat or round?\">Should a chicken roost be flat or round?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_many_inches_should_a_chicken_roost\" title=\"How many inches should a chicken roost?\">How many inches should a chicken roost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_a_roost_be_round_or_flat\" title=\"Should a roost be round or flat?\">Should a roost be round or flat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_chicken_roosts_be_round_or_square\" title=\"Should chicken roosts be round or square?\">Should chicken roosts be round or square?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#What_makes_a_good_chicken_perch\" title=\"What makes a good chicken perch?\">What makes a good chicken perch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Is_a_2%C3%974_a_good_chicken_roost\" title=\"Is a 2&#215;4 a good chicken roost?\">Is a 2&#215;4 a good chicken roost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#What_is_the_best_diameter_for_a_chicken_roost\" title=\"What is the best diameter for a chicken roost?\">What is the best diameter for a chicken roost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#Should_roosting_bars_be_flat_or_round\" title=\"Should roosting bars be flat or round?\">Should roosting bars be flat or round?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#What_is_the_best_size_and_shape_for_chicken_roosts\" title=\"What is the best size and shape for chicken roosts?\">What is the best size and shape for chicken roosts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_high_should_chicken_perches_be\" title=\"How high should chicken perches be?\">How high should chicken perches be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_high_should_a_chicken_roost_be_off_the_ground\" title=\"How high should a chicken roost be off the ground?\">How high should a chicken roost be off the ground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_deep_should_a_chicken_roost_be\" title=\"How deep should a chicken roost be?\">How deep should a chicken roost be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_high_should_roosting_bars_be\" title=\"How high should roosting bars be?\">How high should roosting bars be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chickens-prefer-round-or-square-roosts\/#How_high_should_chicken_roosts_be\" title=\"How high should chicken roosts be?\">How high should chicken roosts be?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chickens_prefer_round_or_square_roosts\"><\/span>Do chickens prefer round or square roosts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens strongly selected the 5.0 cm in diameter roosts over 3.8 cm and 2.5 cm in diameter roosts. It is concluded that <b>hens prefer roosts that are large rather than small, and square or round rather than triangular in shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_should_chicken_roosting_bars_be\"><\/span>How high should chicken roosting bars be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, a chicken will be perfectly healthy roosting on a roost that is anywhere from <b>6 inches to 10 feet or more off of the ground. To mimic the behavior of a chicken in the wild, the roost should be about 4 feet above the floor with roosts below it graduating to the floor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_chickens_roost_on_a_2%C3%974\"><\/span>Will chickens roost on a 2&#215;4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common perches I see are either 2&#215;2&#8217;s or 2&#215;4&#8217;s sanded to remove sharp corners on the top and unpainted. And <b>yes chicken can and do grasp a roost, they are not naturally flat footed. They actually prefer roosting in trees!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_roosting_bars_be_round_or_square\"><\/span>Should roosting bars be round or square?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Roosts can be round or square<\/b> Although hens roost relatively flat footed, they do like to be able to curl their toes around the edge of the perch at the front and back. This means that chickens prefer round or square\/rectangular perches when compared to a flat perch such as a board.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_shape_for_a_chicken_perch\"><\/span>What is the best shape for a chicken perch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>square<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_chicken_roost_be_round_or_square\"><\/span>Should a chicken roost be round or square?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because chickens cling with their toes, <b>the roost should be flat, but with slightly rounded corners front and back. So if you buy (for example) a standard piece of 2 x 2, make sure to round off the top edges. Make your perches 2 x 2, and long enough to fit your flock comfortably.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_shape_should_roosting_bars_be\"><\/span>What shape should roosting bars be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A 2xd74 with the 4 side facing up makes a wonderful roost. You can round the edges a bit if you wish for greater comfort. Plastic or metal pipes should be avoided since they are too slippery for the chickens to get a good grip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_should_roosts_be_for_chickens\"><\/span>How high should roosts be for chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, a chicken will be perfectly healthy roosting on a roost that is anywhere from <b>6 inches to 10 feet or more off of the ground. To mimic the behavior of a chicken in the wild, the roost should be about 4 feet above the floor with roosts below it graduating to the floor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_roosting_bars_be_higher_than_nesting_boxes\"><\/span>Should roosting bars be higher than nesting boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The roosts should be positioned higher than the nesting boxes, or your chickens might be tempted to sleep in the nesting boxes instead, which leads to poop-covered eggs in the morning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_chicken_Roost_be_round_or_square\"><\/span>Should chicken Roost be round or square?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens strongly selected the 5.0 cm in diameter roosts over 3.8 cm and 2.5 cm in diameter roosts. It is concluded that hens prefer roosts that are large rather than small, and <b>square or round rather than triangular in shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_wood_is_best_for_chicken_roost\"><\/span>What size wood is best for chicken roost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Size Should They Be? Your perch should be wide enough to safely and comfortably let a chicken sit on their feet without having to do a balancing act. Generally a <b>2xd74 inch piece of wood laid wide side up is perfect. Even large birds like the Jersey Giant can sit without wobbling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_chicken_roost_be_flat_or_round\"><\/span>Should a chicken roost be flat or round?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because chickens cling with their toes, <b>the roost should be flat, but with slightly rounded corners front and back. So if you buy (for example) a standard piece of 2 x 2, make sure to round off the top edges. Make your perches 2 x 2, and long enough to fit your flock comfortably.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_inches_should_a_chicken_roost\"><\/span>How many inches should a chicken roost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allow <b>8 inches of perching space for each chickens, 10 inches for the larger breeds. If one perch doesn&#8217;t offer enough roosting space for your number of birds, install additional roosts. Place them 2 feet above the floor and at least 18 inches from the nearest parallel wall, and space them 18 inches apart.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_roost_be_round_or_flat\"><\/span>Should a roost be round or flat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A 2xd74 with the 4 side facing up makes a wonderful roost. You can round the edges a bit if you wish for greater comfort. Plastic or metal pipes should be avoided since they are too slippery for the chickens to get a good grip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_chicken_roosts_be_round_or_square\"><\/span>Should chicken roosts be round or square?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens strongly selected the 5.0 cm in diameter roosts over 3.8 cm and 2.5 cm in diameter roosts. It is concluded that hens prefer roosts that are large rather than small, and <b>square or round rather than triangular in shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_good_chicken_perch\"><\/span>What makes a good chicken perch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A 2xd74 with the 4 side facing up makes a wonderful roost. You can round the edges a bit if you wish for greater comfort. Plastic or metal pipes should be avoided since they are too slippery for the chickens to get a good grip. Metal also will get cold in the winter and could cause frostbitten feet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_2%C3%974_a_good_chicken_roost\"><\/span>Is a 2&#215;4 a good chicken roost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common perches I see are either 2&#215;2&#8217;s or 2&#215;4&#8217;s sanded to remove sharp corners on the top and unpainted. And <b>yes chicken can and do grasp a roost, they are not naturally flat footed. They actually prefer roosting in trees! Chickens and turkeys left on their own will roost in trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_diameter_for_a_chicken_roost\"><\/span>What is the best diameter for a chicken roost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens strongly selected the 5.0 cm in diameter roosts over 3.8 cm and 2.5 cm in diameter roosts. It is concluded that <b>hens prefer roosts that are large rather than small, and square or round rather than triangular in shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_roosting_bars_be_flat_or_round\"><\/span>Should roosting bars be flat or round?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens strongly selected the 5.0 cm in diameter roosts over 3.8 cm and 2.5 cm in diameter roosts. It is concluded that <b>hens prefer roosts that are large rather than small, and square or round rather than triangular in shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_size_and_shape_for_chicken_roosts\"><\/span>What is the best size and shape for chicken roosts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because chickens cling with their toes, <b>the roost should be flat, but with slightly rounded corners front and back. So if you buy (for example) a standard piece of 2 x 2, make sure to round off the top edges. Make your perches 2 x 2, and long enough to fit your flock comfortably.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_should_chicken_perches_be\"><\/span>How high should chicken perches be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your perches should be <b>at least eighteen inches off the floor while leaving enough headroom for birds jumping or flying up. Heavier chickens should have perches at a slightly lower level (twelve inches) to try and prevent leg and feet injuries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_should_a_chicken_roost_be_off_the_ground\"><\/span>How high should a chicken roost be off the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, a chicken will be perfectly healthy roosting on a roost that is anywhere from <b>6 inches to 10 feet or more off of the ground. To mimic the behavior of a chicken in the wild, the roost should be about 4 feet above the floor with roosts below it graduating to the floor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_deep_should_a_chicken_roost_be\"><\/span>How deep should a chicken roost be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hens strongly selected the 5.0 cm in diameter roosts over 3.8 cm and 2.5 cm in diameter roosts. It is concluded that <b>hens prefer roosts that are large rather than small, and square or round rather than triangular in shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_should_roosting_bars_be\"><\/span>How high should roosting bars be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set the bar high. Inside a coop, place roosts <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_should_chicken_roosts_be\"><\/span>How high should chicken roosts be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How High Does a Chicken Roosts Need To Be? Roosting perches should be around <b>1.5  3 feet high, depending on your flock. I like to put a small lower perch in also for the &#8216;old ladies, so they don&#8217;t have to jump down too far, an important consideration arthritic hens.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do chickens prefer round or square roosts?How high should chicken roosting bars be?Will chickens roost on a 2&#215;4?Should roosting bars be round or square?What is the best shape for a chicken perch?Should a chicken roost be round or square?What shape should roosting bars be?How high should roosts be for chickens?Should roosting bars&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80676"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80676\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}