Hello! My plan has been to build the coop modifying the "8 chickens" coop built by Third Coast Craftsman (bought his plans) to a "34 chickens" coop by enlarging it to 16' x 8' -- his 12" nesting boxes are along the 16' side. Mine will be 128 sq ft indoors with the hardwire-covered metal roof run of 320 sq ft.
Among my growing chicks in my pop-up-tent brooder are 10 of the largest breeds: 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Black Australorps, 4 Cochins and 4 Brahmas. Would you recommend 12x15 boxes for the big girls? Or is 14x14 or 15x15 necessary? The 4.5 lb Polish and 4 lb Easter Eggers could have some 12x12 boxes? Yes, I know, they will go into whichever nest they prefer! So make all nesting boxes the larger size for everyone?
Thank you for your advice!
Among my growing chicks in my pop-up-tent brooder are 10 of the largest breeds: 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Black Australorps, 4 Cochins and 4 Brahmas. Would you recommend 12x15 boxes for the big girls? Or is 14x14 or 15x15 necessary? The 4.5 lb Polish and 4 lb Easter Eggers could have some 12x12 boxes? Yes, I know, they will go into whichever nest they prefer! So make all nesting boxes the larger size for everyone?
Thank you for your advice!