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[Cluckcluck1215]

May I add :
I've heard great reviews from chicken for backyard, min order is 3

 

[Chickening101]

Thanks!!!

 

[sassysarah]

Yes! I ordered my chicks from there! They sexed all of my chicks correctly! And they all arrived happy and healthy! Only a minimum of three and you can mix and match!

 

[sassysarah]

Feel free to ask any questions of needed!

 

[Chickening101]

Hi, all!
Here is a simple coop design that is easy and simple to build:
A pvc pipe coop!

Here's the link:

https://beckyshomestead.com/portfolio/chicken-coop-designs-how-to-build-the-flip-coop/

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

I have a coop question!

Will a 33"L x 20"D x 24"H Dog house with a massive run(unsure how big), Three to four hours of free-range each to every few days, With mixed sizes fit 8-11 chickens?

 

[Chickening101]

Yes, that will work.
It's great they they can free range, and they don't even need to if they have a massive run like you said.
The doghouse will work as long as it has good ventilation.
Feel free to ask any more questions!

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

Yes, that will work.
It's great they they can free range, and they don't even need to if they have a massive run like you said.
The doghouse will work as long as it has good ventilation.
Feel free to ask any more questions!

I want a massive run because during the winter, we can Possibely get a lot of snow, and sometimes we get a lot of rain, or maybe I can't let them out, Ect.
And I may Possibley add another dog house, so.

 

[Chickening101]

I want a massive run because during the winter, we can Possibely get a lot of snow, and sometimes we get a lot of rain, or maybe I can't let them out, Ect.
And I may Possibley add another dog house, so.

That's good!
Just make sure the run is covered if you get hard weather!

Feel free to ask more questions

 

[Blooie]

In my opinion, absolutely NOT. Do not cram 8-10 chickens into a space that's less than a yard long, 20 inches deep and 2 feet high. My daughter has a coffee table that's bigger than that! It doesn't matter how much they free range or how big the run is...there are going to be days when they are stuck in there, and nights can get darn long, especially when they are only free ranged a few times a week for 3-4 hours. Adequate ventilation will be impossible to achieve, ammonia and humidity will build up, and you'll more have behavior and health issues than you can shake a stick at. There are formulas for approximately how many chickens can fit into a particular space and I can guarantee it's more than .75 sq feet per bird. It's more like 4 sq ft per bird. You'll need to put roosts in there and nests, and that takes up space as well.

You, can, of course, do what you want and need to do. But these forums are full of posts from people who can't get rid of ammonia, whose birds are getting frostbitten wattles and combs from humidity buildup in colder months, birds getting sick from diseases, pecking, egg eating, difficulties keeping up with the coop cleaning and neighbors complaining of the smell, and many of those issues come about by adding "just one more" to the flock. I know, I've made the overcrowding mistake myself, and mine have a huge run and free range from morning to night. Please, reconsider.