I have read and many quote a 4 sq ft per bird, for a coop, 2 sq ft per Bantam, basically "rule of thumb", and different situations=different rules.
When I was big into keeping African Cichlids, some breeds could live in harmony, in close proximity, and some could not, no matter how much space, these fish have quite the "pecking order".
I am seriously thinking of keeping 3-4 banties in a 3 ftX5ftX3ft high indoor cages, staying in my insulated and heated garage, looks more like a house in there, big,bright, and lots of natural light from windows.
I know this is not ideal, as the birds will stay in the cage for the winter till spring. I can keep it clean, but do worry about any fighting and maiming, will be 1 rooster, 2-3 hens, Black Rosecombs.
Any ideas comments etc.
BTW Happy Halloween RR up north in the woods of Canada
When I was big into keeping African Cichlids, some breeds could live in harmony, in close proximity, and some could not, no matter how much space, these fish have quite the "pecking order".
I am seriously thinking of keeping 3-4 banties in a 3 ftX5ftX3ft high indoor cages, staying in my insulated and heated garage, looks more like a house in there, big,bright, and lots of natural light from windows.
I know this is not ideal, as the birds will stay in the cage for the winter till spring. I can keep it clean, but do worry about any fighting and maiming, will be 1 rooster, 2-3 hens, Black Rosecombs.
Any ideas comments etc.
BTW Happy Halloween RR up north in the woods of Canada