I've been reading up on coop sizing and came up with 4-5 sq. ft. per heavy breed bird.
If birds have access to an enclosed run, does this space count toward the area required per bird?
I'm planning on building the nest box off the side of the coop for easy access, so the coop building would only be for sleeping or escaping inclement weather. We're trying to keep the coop unobtrusive, so smaller is better. We plan on ending up w/ 4-5 layers.
-GCH
If birds have access to an enclosed run, does this space count toward the area required per bird?
I'm planning on building the nest box off the side of the coop for easy access, so the coop building would only be for sleeping or escaping inclement weather. We're trying to keep the coop unobtrusive, so smaller is better. We plan on ending up w/ 4-5 layers.
-GCH