5 Chicken Coop + Run, Recommended Dimensions?

[twinsprouts]

Hey y'all!

Quick question: What are the standards (per chicken) for an appropriately sized run and coop?

TIA for any advice you have for me. More details below:

I'm looking to build my own coop in the coming years. That said, I'm putting together a sort of "5 year plan" map of my new (currently empty) back yard.

My prior experience with chickens was my mother's flock. A very VERY large flock in a converted shed with an attached run that they hardly used because they were allowed to free range on our acreage as far as their little hearts commanded them to wander.

So, let's say in our new city, I'm allowed to keep a maximum of 5 chickens. They are not allowed to free range. I think I'll build to the specs of a 5-chicken coop and only keep 3-4 to leave a buffer in case something comes up and I wind up with extra(s).

What are the standards (per chicken) for an appropriately sized run and coop? In a perfect world, I would give them unlimited room, but unfortunately I have to work within the bounds of my yard and my budget.

 

[rosemarythyme]

The recommended minimums on here are 4 sq ft coop, 10 sq ft run, per chicken. If you can go larger, especially with the run, that would be preferable. Even for just 3 birds I'd recommend at least 10x10 run if you have space for that, to allow for room to place clutter and enrichment items, and to give you and your tools space to maneuver in.