Coop size

[Poultry parent]

i have a waterer both in the coop and 2 outside, and my feeder is inside so it doesn't get rained on, it's a matter of preference. but if it is hot then it's best to put a waterer inside as well as outside. no such thing as too many waterers!

 

[Itzdraco]

Sorry to bother everyone, my wife and I, were given 5 chicks from a friend,ome pf hhos hens did not want them after she hatted them. They were 3 days old when we got them and now they are almost 2 weeks.
Anyway, while they are in thehouse I am working on getting them a coop. I am not sure what size i need for the 5 of them. Could someone please take a look at this one and tell me what they think please.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Pawhut-Deluxe...d-Poultry-Hen-w-Ramp-/391367610777?nav=SEARCH

 

[SunHwaKwon]

Sorry to bother everyone, my wife and I, were given 5 chicks from a friend,ome pf hhos hens did not want them after she hatted them. They were 3 days old when we got them and now they are almost 2 weeks.
Anyway, while they are in thehouse I am working on getting them a coop. I am not sure what size i need for the 5 of them. Could someone please take a look at this one and tell me what they think please.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Pawhut-Deluxe...d-Poultry-Hen-w-Ramp-/391367610777?nav=SEARCH

The house part of that is only 17" x 43"...about enough square footage for one regular size chicken, which means not good for chickens at all since you wouldn't/shouldn't have a lone chicken.

 

[Mom2Sav]

What is the max. anyone would suggest in a coop that is 4X8? It is 4' high. We are inheriting 15 chickens. At first They told me no more than 10. So I'm hoping I have enough room. The outside area is quite large and weather permitting they will free range (Massachusetts). Any opinions? They are RI Reds and NH/RI Red mix. They have all been roosting together so are used to each other for the most part. Thanks

 

[TerryH]

What is the max. anyone would suggest in a coop that is 4X8?  It is 4' high.  We are inheriting 15 chickens.  At first They told me no more than 10.  So I'm hoping I have enough room.  The outside area is quite large and weather permitting they will free range (Massachusetts).  Any opinions?  They are RI Reds and NH/RI Red mix.  They have all been roosting together so are used to each other for the most part.  Thanks

The generally accepted number for coops is 4 sq.ft. per bird so 8 would be the max. I can't imagine that 15 in that size coop would work out very well.

 

[Mom2Sav]

The generally accepted number for coops is 4 sq.ft. per bird so 8 would be the max. I can't imagine that 15 in that size coop would work out very well.

Oh boy, well they will have lots of outside time. My husband will be building a chicken tractor that we can use in the event that they become discontent. They originally told us about 6 were coming. Then they changed it to 10. Then it became 15.

EEK

 

[Mom2Sav]

Wow TerryH, your setup is lovely! I love all the gardens. It's very pretty!

 

[TerryH]

Wow TerryH, your setup is lovely!  I love all the gardens.  It's very pretty!

Thank you.