size of coop

  1. R

    Combined open-air coop and run

    I don't have chickens yet but I'm planning for them. It's very hot in the Dallas area, so I want to do an open-air design. A lot of people recommend 4 sq. feet per bird in the coop and 10 sq. feet in the run. But what if your run and coop are combined in an open-air design? For instance, I'm...
  2. ChickenOfSpades

    Do proportions matter for same square footage?

    The basic rules of thumb for space per chicken are pretty well established on here, but how much to the proportions of a coop matter? For example, a long narrow 4'x12' coop/run versus a 6'x8' coop/run...or a hypothetical (and kinda ridiculous) 2'x24' coop/run. They all have 48 square feet of...
  3. C

    Chicken Living Space Size

    Hi. I am new to chickens - don't have them. We are planning the layout of our home and want to include them. I had some trouble finding this information so sorry if it has been asked a million times. We want to have chickens for eggs. maybe up to 12. I want to plan a space for the coop and a...
  4. K

    Is my run large enough for 3 barred rocks?

    I've heard the run should be about 8 to 10 sq ft per bird, but still looks smallish to me. Then again, I'm a complete newbie to this. The coop is 4 ft × 4ft and the attached run is 4 ft × 8 ft. With half of it under the coop. Pretty low to the ground but they'll be able to get under it. Were...
  5. RUNuts

    Quail cage best length

    I am planning and building our first quail cage. Done quite a bit of research. Need opinions from people who have done this before. From research, 2 foot deep is best. Allows you to reach to the other side. Using dimensional lumber is 6 foot long easier to manage or should I go for the...
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  6. 1acrebackyard

    Coop size needed?

    I am planning my chicken coop and want to make sure it is the proper size for our chicks when they're old enough to move into it. I have 7 chicks. The coop will be built inside a 25ft x 50ft fenced run. I am thinking 3 nesting boxes. How much square footage should I provide for them in the coop...
  7. PoultryPets

    Small chicken Tractor for 2 hens.

    Hello, I have 2 hens; 1 a dwarf Wyandotte and another is a Silke. I have this small chicken tractor that I made for them which is 80 cm x 90 cm x 140 cm and I was wondering is this is large enough for them if they are moved everyday onto fresh grass and everyday are let out to free-range for...
  8. Revan

    Coop Size Question

    I'm currently drawing up some coop layouts and need a little help. Square footage is kinda confusing to me. Sorry, but math really just never was my strong suit. Currently, what I've drawn up is a 3 ft wide by 4 ft long walk-in coop (with a run double to triple the size). How many chickens can I...
  9. Lazy Farmer

    Overcrowding Problems, Prevention & Solutions

    What is the recommended square foot per chicken ratio for a large hen house minus the run? Also.. How many Hens should be kept together if you do have a big number? Does mixing different breeds make a difference since some breeds can be more dominant and or aggressive? I am looking forward to...
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