OK, my chicks haven't even arrived yet and the chicken math has begun. I ordered 4 but I'm considering bumping it up to 6. I'm just not sure how many I can safely and comfortably fit in our coop and run. I'm a bit confused about the square footage needed per chicken when we have a coop and an attached run. They'll get a bit of free-range time out of the run in the summer once I'm home from work, but most of the time they'll be in their coop/run.
Here are the dimensions:
Coop = 58" x 42" and three nest boxes that are in addition to that size.
Run = 4' x 16' plus another little 4'x4' tacked on the side.
So, with that in mind, should I stick with the 4 or add 2 more? Thanks!
Here are the dimensions:
Coop = 58" x 42" and three nest boxes that are in addition to that size.
Run = 4' x 16' plus another little 4'x4' tacked on the side.
So, with that in mind, should I stick with the 4 or add 2 more? Thanks!
I would go for four or five, if you think you have enough room once they are in moved in then you should consider getting more. That's better than having too many and it causing the hens to be stressed. You can always add more later.
