Coop size

[BLACKWATER7x62]

Hello, the inside measurements is 8x8, will it fit 13? 9 leggers and 4 Easter eggers. I know it’s kinda pushy

 

[21hens-incharge]

What a cute structure!

Yes 13 will easily fit in that coop. It is 64 square feet so at 4 square feet per bird it could house 16 without to much trouble.

 

[aart]

Cute yeah, but not great for chickens.
No eaves for ventilation purposes.
Gambrel roof design not good for ventilation either.

The 4sqft thing is a minimum.
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[BLACKWATER7x62]

Cute yeah, but not great for chickens.
No eaves for ventilation purposes.
Gambrel roof design not good for ventilation either.

The 4sqft thing is a minimum.
Knowing where you are in this world can help us help you @BLACKWATER7x62 .

I plan on putting a ventilation fan in it if that helps any. Also I live in South Carolina.

 

[tlcmurphy]

It should be fine for 13 birds, but could use more ventilation as mentioned. I like it!

 

[aart]

I live in South Carolina.

Then you'd really want some roof overhangs to protect a large number of windows for ventilation, not sure an exhaust fan would take care of the heat buildup, specially without additional windows. If you do go with a fan, either have it blowing into the coop or get a barn rated fan to avoid dust fires.

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[BLACKWATER7x62]

Then you'd really want some roof overhangs to protect a large number of windows for ventilation, not sure an exhaust fan would take care of the heat buildup, specially without additional windows. If you do go with a fan, either have it blowing into the coop or get a barn rated fan to avoid dust fires.

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So I could fit 13?

 

[tlcmurphy]

So I could fit 13?

Yep

 

[Folly's place]

Very cute coop, definitely lacking ventilation, and actually tight for thirteen when they are locked in for extended time. If you are adding an actually predator proof run it will work better.
And is it on a dig proof foundation?
More big window openings covered in hardware cloth, at least.
Mary

 

[BLACKWATER7x62]

Very cute coop, definitely lacking ventilation, and actually tight for thirteen when they are locked in for extended time. If you are adding an actually predator proof run it will work better.
And is it on a dig proof foundation?
More big window openings covered in hardware cloth, at least.
Mary

Very cute coop, definitely lacking ventilation, and actually tight for thirteen when they are locked in for extended time. If you are adding an actually predator proof run it will work better.
And is it on a dig proof foundation?
More big window openings covered in hardware cloth, at least.
Mary

I plan on putting a 9x26 run to the back of it. What would be the appropriate number of chickens for the coop with a run?