Adding to my Micro Flock...how much space do I need??

[Cryss]

I assume it will be a walk in coop so you don’t have to bend continuously or crawl around. Also considerate when you need someone else to chicken-sit. Much easier for grabbing chickens for an inspection.
4sqft per bird walk around floor not including nests. Nests can hang on the wall 2 ft off the floor to accommodate walking space.
1nest per 4-5 birds.
1ft long roost per bird higher than the nests and 1 foot away from the wall. May I suggest just a bout 6 inches higher than your waist?
8 inches below the roost run a 2 foot wide poop board against the wall. As they sleep on the roost they will drop poop on it keeping the floor cleaner. Less bending.
1sqft hardware cloth covered Ventilation under the eaves well above their roosting heads.
slant the roop so snow slides off.
So with 24 birds you’ll need minimally an 8X12 coop. That’s what I have for my 14 birds. Bigger than they need? Maybe, but these measurements are minimal for your 24. I’d add a bit more for comfort.
10 sqft per bird in the run. That’s 240 sqft for you. Again, more is better. Mine is 300 sqft. It’s 10X30.
Those are my idea of basics for your flock.
My question is where will you confine the new “rough” birds for a couple of months for quarantine?
Keep us updated. Pictures would be great. And keep asking questions.

 

[krowl]

I assume it will be a walk in coop so you don’t have to bend continuously or crawl around. Also considerate when you need someone else to chicken-sit. Much easier for grabbing chickens for an inspection.
4sqft per bird walk around floor not including nests. Nests can hang on the wall 2 ft off the floor to accommodate walking space.
1nest per 4-5 birds.
1ft long roost per bird higher than the nests and 1 foot away from the wall. May I suggest just a bout 6 inches higher than your waist?
8 inches below the roost run a 2 foot wide poop board against the wall. As they sleep on the roost they will drop poop on it keeping the floor cleaner. Less bending.
1sqft hardware cloth covered Ventilation under the eaves well above their roosting heads.
slant the roop so snow slides off.
So with 24 birds you’ll need minimally an 8X12 coop. That’s what I have for my 14 birds. Bigger than they need? Maybe, but these measurements are minimal for your 24. I’d add a bit more for comfort.
10 sqft per bird in the run. That’s 240 sqft for you. Again, more is better. Mine is 300 sqft. It’s 10X30.
Those are my idea of basics for your flock.
My question is where will you confine the new “rough” birds for a couple of months for quarantine?
Keep us updated. Pictures would be great. And keep asking questions.

Thank you everyone for the input!! Ive got two coops going...one for old flock and one for new flock...after a bit of time I plan on integrating but not until the new chickens are clear as far as health etc. which they actually aren't as rough looking as my initial thoughts were. Any opinions on how to eventually integrate and the time should allow? They will be within site of each other for a period if time and then I figured Id let them free range for a period of time and then integrate into the larger coop (my goal is for all to be together, and save the older smaller coop for sick chickens or new chickens etc.). I took everyones measurements etc into account-still improving things on larger coop but plan on doing a lot free ranging as we have a farm type setting vs a backyard setting also, i am starting to realize that chicken math is a real thing...

 

[krowl]

After over a month, I am finally ready (I think) to combine these two flocks...any advice? I think I did everything correctly-I’ve monitored and evaluated the “new” flock, I am not seeing any issues other than a possible bully, everyone appears healthy...Other than slow introductions is there anything else I need to be aware of before combining these flocks?

 

[krowl]

After over a month, I am finally ready (I think) to combine these two flocks...any advice? I think I did everything correctly-I’ve monitored and evaluated the “new” flock, I am not seeing any issues other than a possible bully, everyone appears healthy...Other than slow introductions is there anything else I need to be aware of before combining these flocks?

The only thing Ive noticed is possible frostbite.. see my attached photos..

 

[aart]

After over a month, I am finally ready (I think) to combine these two flocks...any advice? I think I did everything correctly-I’ve monitored and evaluated the “new” flock, I am not seeing any issues other than a possible bully, everyone appears healthy...Other than slow introductions is there anything else I need to be aware of before combining these flocks?

Who's bullying whom...flocks are still separated??
Did you get a bigger coop built?
Pics of coops/runs might help here.

The only thing Ive noticed is possible frostbite.. see my attached photos.

Not frostbite, last pic may be pecking/rubbing wounds or some detritus...nothing to worry about.

 

[krowl]

Flocks are still separated...Theres a buff orpington in the “new” flock, she mounts some of the wyandottes and they squeele, there are two barred rocks that have missing feathers...the previous owners had way too small of a coop-new coop will be here in a few weeks, they free range all day..hoping new coop will maybe help provide space when roosting...I wont be officially combining flocks until new coop is delivered...but the marks on the combs in the previous photos are the only “issues” im seeing in this new flock...no illness, infestations etc

Could i start free ranging my flock with the “new” flock to start getting them adjusted to one another?