2 Coops

[mlanyi4]

I have two different flocks at this point. 5 chicks that free range most of the day and are in a coop that accommodates 6 chicks at night.
My other flock is 4 chicks. These chicks will free range during the day once they are big enough. Is it ok to set up another 6 chick coop or do I need to make just one big coop?
Thanks!

 

[perkolator]

They will likely integrate together and sleep in the same location unless you've got them separated

 

[mlanyi4]

They will likely integrate together and sleep in the same location unless you've got them separated

So adding another is basically pointless, I need one big one?

 

[perkolator]

So adding another is basically pointless, I need one big one?

I'd say it's a personal decision based on what you're trying to do, budget, space, etc. Many people say they'd likely integrate together on their own, I'd guess it's likely a natural thing for safety/security reasons or maybe because of flock dynamics like bullying, etc.

You could choose to leave them in two coops and just observe what happens too. I thought about multiple coops when I was planning my setup. A good example I was looking at are the pics floating around online of the chicken setups modeled after the buildings of an Old Western Town (Jail, General Store, Saloon, etc)