10 chickens 8x15 run can I add more chickens???

[knapp8425]

Hey everyone
i have 10 chickens right now but i will have 16 chicken soon. i have 8x15 Run but i do let them free range all day . question is when i go away for a weekends is that enough room for 16 chickens for 3 days.

 

[123RedBeard]

Nope.

 

[aart]

Just as, or more, important is how big the coop is.
....and when going away there are many other aspects to take into consideration.

 

[Shadrach]

Hello knapp8425.
Welcome to BYC.
Providing you have someone reliable to provide feed and water on a daily basis and check that no predators have got in that should be enough room given you would normally free range. I doubt the chickens will like it much but if the run is secure and the above covered they should not come to any harm.

 

[woodmort]

Agree it'll work, if you provide food, water and protection but keep in mind that half a dozen chickens will lay waste to all vegetation in a run of that size. They'll have a great time digging holes and dusting themselves though.

 

[knapp8425]

Just as, or more, important is how big the coop is.
....and when going away there are many other aspects to take into consideration.

Aart I have two coops both are both 8 x8 and I think I will making my run longer this weekend 8x24 my neighbors always take care of them when I am away I just ask them to not let them free range .. I work from home so I am able to watch them all day when I let them out

 

[knapp8425]

Hello knapp8425.
Welcome to BYC.
Providing you have someone reliable to provide feed and water on a daily basis and check that no predators have got in that should be enough room given you would normally free range. I doubt the chickens will like it much but if the run is secure and the above covered they should not come to any harm.

yes I do I have great neighbors that have goats and horses and don't travel much so they collect the eggs and feed and give them fresh water if I am gone for the day .. I haven't had any problems with predators . the whole coop and run is covered with welded wire
thank you for your help I am still new to having chickens and still learning ..

 

[Shadrach]

yes I do I have great neighbors that have goats and horses and don't travel much so they collect the eggs and feed and give them fresh water if I am gone for the day .. I haven't had any problems with predators . the whole coop and run is covered with welded wire
thank you for your help I am still new to having chickens and still learning ..

It's a pleasure. It's nice to find someone actually thinks about these things before they go away.
Have a good trip.

 

[aart]

Having a livestock savvy neighbor/chicken sitter is priceless!!

 

[knapp8425]

Having a livestock savvy neighbor/chicken sitter is priceless!!

yes it is very grateful