Search results for query: *

Yes, the enclosed building part is the 4 square feet part and the outside, fenced area -- which might be roofed but not walled -- is the run where the 10 square feet comes in. Open Air setups, combining coop and run together -- which you *almost* have already -- are a little more confusing and...

That entire structure would make a good Open Air style coop with something solid across the bottom 2/3 to 3/4 of the windward end. Your winter low temperatures seem to be much like mine and my birds did fabulously well even on the worst storms last winter (see here). Unless you need it as a...

Could you show us photos of your setup so we can better help you? What kind of temperatures are you looking at for nighttime lows? What kind of storm winds are you likely to get and from what directions relative to the current coop?

:) It can be confusing when you're in the learning stage. Here are the Usual Guidelines: For each adult, standard-sized hen you need: 4 square feet in the coop (.37 square meters) 10 square feet in the run (.93 square meters), 1 linear foot of roost (.3 meters), 1/4 of a nest box, And 1 square...

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters, especially when it comes to housing. One of my Rules of Thumb in re: chicken coops is that if it's measured in inches it's too small. For 6 birds you need something at least 4 FEET by 6 FEET. :) Also, a plastic kennel is...