coop size

[Cool Danny 5]

Hi Cool Danny5 here this is the first time doing this, so here goes. How many chickens can I put in a 10x12 coop if I turn them out during the day?

 

[lazy gardener]

Chickens require 4 s.f. in the coop, whether they get out in a run or to free range.

 

[lazy gardener]

BTW, welcome to BYC. Enjoy.

 

[Dr.GarryTTucker]

I’ve heard as little as 2 and as much as 8. 3-4 is a good number. Lazy gardener has it. How much roost sqft do you have?

 

[Mrs. K]

^^ More than 8, I calculate about 30. If the building is tall enough for a human to walk in, I would go a bit higher.

10 x 12 = 120 square feet, / 4 square feet per bird = 30 birds

 

[aart]

Hi Cool Danny5 here this is the first time doing this, so here goes. How many chickens can I put in a 10x12 coop if I turn them out during the day?

Welcome to BYC!

Depends...on a lot of things.
4sqft per bird is a decent minimum to start with.
But must take into consideration your climate, predator load, and run space.
Free ranging does not make up for a crowded coop in most cases.

Here's a great article about Space:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

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