Recent content by Newbie Chicken Mama

  1. N

    Coop 5x9 and run 9x15 advice please

    Thanks ..I just updated my location...pics to follow
  2. N

    Back at it...

    I am getting 5 Bielefelder chicks in June. How much square feet are you giving them in the coop as they are a giant bird? I have a 5x9 coop and 9x15 run. I wanted to get a couple other breeds as well. How many birds all together would you recommend? Also do you think they will fit into a...
  3. N

    Coop 5x9 and run 9x15 advice please

    We usually get snow from early December until late March. I was planning on winter proofing the run with some type of tarp or plastic making sure to keep the top part open all the way around. As for their roosts in the coop, the highest one is 4’. The vents would be about 2 feet higher than...
  4. N

    Coop 5x9 and run 9x15 advice please

    I live in Southern Ontario where the winters get down to -20 to -25 Celsius. Summers are hot and humid 30+ degrees Celsius. I can take some pics tomorrow for you.
  5. N

    Coop 5x9 and run 9x15 advice please

    Ok do you think 11 would be ok ? Are Bielefielders considered a giant breed ? If so, how many birds would you recommend ? Also I’m a little confused on the ventilation. I have two windows 24”x24” on the north side. I was also going to put 2 4”x24” vents above the windows and one on the...
  6. N

    Coop 5x9 and run 9x15 advice please

    Ok do you think 11 would be ok ? Also I’m a little confused on the ventilation. I have two windows 24”x24” on the north side. I was also going to put 2 4”x24” vents above the windows and one on the south side wall. The door is on the east side and the coop has a roof that looks like a lean to
  7. N

    Coop Height--Does it Changes SqFt Requirements?

    How many birds can I put in a 5x9 coop with a 9x15 run ?
  8. N

    Coop 5x9 and run 9x15 advice please

    I just finished converting a 5x9 shed to a coop, and added a 9x15 run. I would like to have 14 chickens 8 of which are a larger breed Bielefelders. Will this be enough space for all of them. Thanks for your advice !
See more
Back
Top Bottom