At least 4 square feet per bird in the run, at least 1 square feet per bird in the hen house, and at least 1 nesting box per 3 chickens.
Need to go MUCH bigger. 4 sq ft in the coop, 10 in the run (minimum).
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At least 4 square feet per bird in the run, at least 1 square feet per bird in the hen house, and at least 1 nesting box per 3 chickens.
I am making sure that the dimensions of the new coop will have more than enough space for 20 chickens. At least 4 square feet per bird in the run, at least 1 square feet per bird in the hen house, and at least 1 nesting box per 3 chickens. I have been doing a lot of research on this
So 80 sq foot coop. That doesn't sound too bad.
Need to go MUCH bigger. 4 sq ft in the coop, 10 in the run (minimum).
@WiccanKC please understand, 1 square foot per bird is 4 TIMES TOO SMALL! the bird is that size, how will they move? These are not sardines! 20 birds time 4 square feet per bird equals 80 square feet minimally. That is NOT the size for the run, it is for the coop! The run needs to be 10 square feet times 20 birds equals 200 square feet.I am making sure that the dimensions of the new coop will have more than enough space for 20 chickens. At least 4 square feet per bird in the run, at least 1 square feet per bird in the hen house, and at least 1 nesting box per 3 chickens. I have been doing a lot of research on this
First of all OP has stated they are fathers chickens, not OP's. OP is trying to learn so as to help. Hindsight is 20/20 but when you are new you believe what you are told by anyone including prefab coop manufacturers. OP is now realizing this and is asking for help. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.
@WiccanKC I am betting you have the same coop as me. I was able to make a temporary adjustment for my 7 birds. You are going to need to get a bigger coop fast! Pallets are free and you can build from them. Hoop coops are a good. Meanwhile, can you enclose the coop and make a temporary run? Here's how I made my tiny coop a bit better. It still won't be anywhere near big enough for your flock but with a run it might help while you get really really busy building bigger.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/altering-my-terrible-ts-coop.1267790/
The dimensions I am setting up will turn out to be 90 square feetSo 80 sq foot coop. That doesn't sound too bad.
Is that the run or the coop? And just to be clear, when I say 'coop' I am referring only to the building they sleep in. When I say 'run' I am referring to the outdoor area fenced in for safety using 1/2 inch hardware cloth.The dimensions I am setting up will turn out to be 90 square feet