what's Enough Sq ft for standard Chicks ? a Dozen 1 week old Under Heat lamp, on water nipper since day 3 ▬ Inside in Spare room: as WA is Cold & Soaking Outside : they're in 100 gal watering trough,46x 27 : Thinking I Should get another trough. seems like it'll be a Long winter.. .
I like to give them 2 s.f./chick when they are 3 weeks old because they are flitting around like parakeets, enjoying those flight feathers... if they have the chance. I brood my chicks outside, in a spare coop, so space is not such an issue. You might consider picking up an appliance box. Nice and roomy, and free!