redfurmom
Hatching
- Feb 7, 2017
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We have 4 adult orps right now but we're fixing to move to a new home soon and we want to get about 18 more chickens after we move so we can have more eggs each day. We're vegetarians so we won't be slaughtering any of them or breeding. Strictly just eggs and family pets.
Our girls right now have a coop with an attached run. Where we're moving to will have a little more space but still on the small side. Is there a way to free range in a small space while still being able to keep them fenced in somehow to keep them safe? Or just build another coop and run? The run we have now is just dirt and I hate them not having grass and fresh ground. Is there a way to solve this if we have to go with a run again? Like a certain type of grass we can plant that won't fade away, etc?
Depending on which way we can go, what sq footage would you recommend per chicken with a coop and attached run OR coop and free range area? Our setup at our current house is 8 sq ft per chicken.
Our girls right now have a coop with an attached run. Where we're moving to will have a little more space but still on the small side. Is there a way to free range in a small space while still being able to keep them fenced in somehow to keep them safe? Or just build another coop and run? The run we have now is just dirt and I hate them not having grass and fresh ground. Is there a way to solve this if we have to go with a run again? Like a certain type of grass we can plant that won't fade away, etc?
Depending on which way we can go, what sq footage would you recommend per chicken with a coop and attached run OR coop and free range area? Our setup at our current house is 8 sq ft per chicken.
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