im just starting out with chickens and was wondering how many i should or could have in a 6 by 6 coop any info wud be helpful
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i have a 6 ft by 6ft coop how many chickens would i be able to house
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8/30/12 at 12:27pm
I'd say maximum 8-9 chickens. Are you letting them free range during the day or have you got a run attached?
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8/30/12 at 4:33pm
from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. Large fowl need 4 sq ft per bird, bantams 3. In your coop I personally would not go over 7 large fowl. During any cold weather spells if they have to remain indoors for any length of time, crowding can bring on many problems. It is better to give them more room than not enough. Good luck. 
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