Bigger is better if you can. I think the majority of flock behavioral problems (like picking and causing bleeding) are from overcrowding and boredom.
Then techincially I was fine before BUT even better now. Brooder is at least 10 by 10 and I thing the little dux coupe / aka annex is about 14 by 12. I have 10 in the brooder and 15 in the other. And mister angel wing has made the decision on at least one that will be culled.



and they will knock it off.
If I get a live person, I always ask for their name, business name and phone number. If they won't give me the info... sorry, mommy taught me don't talk to strangers. click!