Have to disagree with the author of this article on at least 2 points:
-The author mentions 2-3 sq feet being appropriate for chickens. The accepted rule of thumb for dual-purpose birds is at least 4 sq feet per bird.
-The use of a heat lamp in the coop was recommended for cold climates. There are reported instances of coops (and the birds inside them) burning to the ground every winter due to the use of heat lamps.
Also, one of the big disadvantages of a pre-built coop is that they are too small for the number of birds the manufacturers advertises them for. It would be helpful if this were included in the article, overcrowding is something to avoid.
-The author mentions 2-3 sq feet being appropriate for chickens. The accepted rule of thumb for dual-purpose birds is at least 4 sq feet per bird.
-The use of a heat lamp in the coop was recommended for cold climates. There are reported instances of coops (and the birds inside them) burning to the ground every winter due to the use of heat lamps.
Also, one of the big disadvantages of a pre-built coop is that they are too small for the number of birds the manufacturers advertises them for. It would be helpful if this were included in the article, overcrowding is something to avoid.
