Grow out pen

[Red man]

Hi, I am considering getting 100 chicks. How big should my grow out pen be? I'm thinking 20 by 20. Thanks all

 

[AllenK RGV]

Hi, I am considering getting 100 chicks. How big should my grow out pen be? I'm thinking 20 by 20. Thanks all

Following as I'm curious too. Welcome to BYC I'm sure the voices of experience will be chiming in soon.

 

[aart]

Hi, I am considering getting 100 chicks. How big should my grow out pen be? I'm thinking 20 by 20. Thanks all

Welcome to BYC!

Pen(run) or coop?
Meat birds or layers?

Really need more info on your goals.

Please add location to profile...knowing your climate is important.

 

[Molpet]

if these are a dp heritage breed
run should be a minimum of 10 sq ft per bird so 1000 sq ft minimum
so 20 x 50
that does not include a coop.. which should be 4 sq ft per bird= 400 sq ft
so 20x20

 

[Red man]

Thanks for the replies. I'm located in western North Carolina and the chicks will be Rhode island red. Thanks