Coop size question

[topochico225]

Hey y'all!

Right now I have 3 standard pullets (almost 11 months) in the TSC Cumberland Cottage Coop with extra run space attached. They seem very happy in it. No bickering at all. They usually free range, but the run is for bad weather days. Here's a link to a review of the coop- I believe TSC has discontinued the coop or something, it's not available on the website: https://theedibleterrace.com/small-chicken-coop-tractor-supply/

The box says the coop holds eight chickens. IMO, that seems insane and WAY too tightly packed. I'm setting 12 Mille Fleur D'Uccle bantam eggs this week and will be keeping two ladies if the batch hatches as planned. So, my question is, can I add these two bantam ladies in the coop with there still being enough space for everyone? The 3 standards in there right now have room to spare. They really are only in the coop to lay and at night.

TIA!

 

[3KillerBs]

The usual guidelines are that each adult, standard-sized hen needs:

4 square feet in the coop,
10 square feet in the run,
1 linear foot of roost,
and 1 square foot of permanent, 24/7/365 ventilation -- the pop door that's closed at night and any windows that are closed in the winter don't count.

Integration takes extra space to minimize fighting over food, water, premium roost space, etc.

 

[topochico225]

The usual guidelines are that each adult, standard-sized hen needs:

4 square feet in the coop,
10 square feet in the run,
1 linear foot of roost,
and 1 square foot of permanent, 24/7/365 ventilation -- the pop door that's closed at night and any windows that are closed in the winter don't count.

Integration takes extra space to minimize fighting over food, water, premium roost space, etc.

Thank you so much! I'm kind of worried that we might need to get a new coop. This one is not in the best condition, not very sturdy, etc. but it was our last resort when everyone got chickens in lockdown. I'm going to have to convince my parents to get a new one. I'll probably be paying for it as much as I can. None of us are skilled enough to build a coop, unfortunately.

 

[aart]

Short answer is, No.
JMHO, I'd not be hatching chicks if you don't have the housing for them.

 

[topochico225]

Short answer is, No.
JMHO, I'd not be hatching chicks if you don't have the housing for them.

Thank you so much! I haven't set the eggs yet- I was waiting to check on housing before I set them.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I would recommend building your own coop because one, it’s usually cheaper but you also can add any details or make it a bit bigger if you think you might ever get more chicks. I would definitely say that coop is probably to small for 5 chickens. Best of luck.

 

[topochico225]

I would recommend building your own coop because one, it’s usually cheaper but you also can add any details or make it a bit bigger if you think you might ever get more chicks. I would definitely say that coop is probably to small for 5 chickens. Best of luck.

Thank you so much! I want to build my own, but my family and I don't have the time or the skill to build one ourselves.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I completely understand.

Thank you so much! I want to build my own, but my family and I don't have the time or the skill to build one ourselves.

I’m about to go from 8 chickens, to 12 chickens, to 33 chickens. It can definitely get complicated at times.

 

[3KillerBs]

Thank you so much! I want to build my own, but my family and I don't have the time or the skill to build one ourselves.

Is a hoop coop an option for you?

Those require minimal building skills.

 

[topochico225]

Is a hoop coop an option for you?

Those require minimal building skills.

Not really I wish it was, though!