1 chick coop?

[chuckzoo]

I have two chickens and wish I would have got three at the time because the one Cackles when her friend is up in the coop laying so, take it from one who has had this experience 3 is the ticket!

Here is what my coop looks like, https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=28681

 

[LittlePriceFarm]

this might sound dumb but whats a run? & i love the pics love the frame! st1aling it

 

[chuckzoo]

A run is the part that is attached to the coop (which is the part where they sleep and maybe lay).

The wire covered portion -the run - is the part that they can spend time in during the day to protect them unless you are able to free range them -let them run around your property.

 

[95yj]

in my opinion i think you'll need roughly the same amount of room for 2 chickens as you would for one. i'v never measured stuff out, you kinda get a feel for it after a while and every house is different.

 

[teach1rusl]

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Chuckzoo...that's an adorable set--up for two chickens!!!

Kaidan - did you hit the link and look at it??? A little 3x4ft coop (housing) would be great...with an attached run maybe 4 x 5ft (bigger if you can). Be sure your coop has a chicken door than can be latched at night to avoid predators. And use stronger wire than chicken wire on the run if you can.

 

[chuckzoo]

Thanks teach1rusl - I really appreciate the compliment!

You have a pretty amazing set up yourself !

 

[LittlePriceFarm]

yes i clicked the link & love it ive learned sooo much!

 

[LittlePriceFarm]

yes i clicked the link & love it ive learned sooo much!

 

[Woodcutterron]

If you're pressed for space you can "go vertical". Here's a coop I just built, a tiny "chicken tractor" type setup. All materials bought new and cost me just under 100 dollars. If we move it once in a while, it keeps the chickens amused and interested. On small pens like this, it's generally best to keep it just hens, since a rooster with only a hen or two in a small area will be hard on the hens.

 

[LittlePriceFarm]

that looks like exacly what i need!