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Quote: A 4 x 12 (48 sq. ft.) run is not a big outdoor run - especially for EIGHT birds!?!? That's about a 30 inch x 30 inch outdoor area for each bird! For 4 birds it's adequate...maybe even five if they are mild mannered birds.

Quote: That's the generally recognized minimums suggested. Lesser measurements come into play, because you have to factor in commercial chicken industry standards (which is pretty much turn around room only inside, and no outside space for most). So compared to THAT - 2-3 ft. of indoor space...

I wouldn't want 6 birds in a 48 sq. foot run unless they'd be out for a few hours each day freeranging. Other wise I'd say a MAX of 5, and 4 would be even better, especially since you're in a place that gets winters. The more space you have in your housing, the better off your birds will be...