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Whoa! I have no idea how, but I had it in my head that in an open coop it was 2sq ft each. Oops, must have read too many articles about too many things in one night. Instead of making the young'uns a temporary coop in the new run, I'll just build a permanent. Integrating the flocks is not...

Sorry, I don't mean to sound defensive. I just wasn't sure if you were understanding properly. I do appreciate everyone's input :)

That is for the coop - which is two levels - upper is two 5 ft roosting bars with a poop board and lower is nesting boxes the coop is for sleeping and laying only - PLUS 50 sq foot run (they also get time outside of this enclosure) The feeders are external (no floor space), just the waterer in...

Thanks everyone. I had read multiple places that I should separate the bullies from the flock for 4 - 10 days depending on what I was reading. So, that's what I did. I think letting them sort it out would be best, but the fact they are drawing blood makes me nervous. Guess I'll just try to...

About 10 days ago we bought 6 pullets (age 7-9 weeks) from a farm where there were very overcrowded. I should have said no when I saw how they were kept but I was exhausted from traveling and had a van full of excited kids. Well... there are two of the 6 that are mega-bullies, pecking others...