Head Room

[Jmurcks]

I have a question...
I know the general rule of 3-4 sq. foot per chicken but what about head room?
I mean obviously tall enough for them to stand in but it seems something really tall would be wasted space...
Thanks!

 

[Mahonri]

I love being able to stand up in my coop.

 

[feathersnuggles]

For roosting at night - they feel safe up higher.

And I agree, being able to stand up in the coop - especially when it's raining outside - is really nice!

 

[chookchick]

Well you can make a coop that is only 2' high, with a roost only 4" off the floor. But I tell you, it is a pain in the neck to clean. I would only make it that small if it is a "baby" or quarantine coop for a couple of birds. (Mine is 4 by 4 by 2')

 

[Ernie]

I agree, our temporary coop was only 2' high and was a big pain to clean, and seemed confined for the chickens. I love being able to stand up inside our new coop and I can definitely tell that our girls are happier with more room to roam (vertically and horizontally).

 

[The Chicken People]

I Love being able to stand in my coop and love the girls! Their run is just as tall!

 

[Sammimom]

My husband and I are both tall, and I have lower back "issues," so it is wonderful to stand up and be at eye level with the chickens, and have minimal bending for cleaning.

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

i made the mistake of putting up a 4' tall kennel pen, thinking that it would be fine as the chickens are short. But . . . i'm not. It was awkward and uncomfortable trying to get inside to open and close the coop door every day. Then when i had a bout of sciatica, i thought i would die trying to maneuver myself in there. i ended up adding onto the top and spent more money than i would have had i bought a 6' tall kennel in the first place.

 

[jacyjones]

Our first chicken shed was about 4' tall and was very difficult to clean. When we replaced it our priority was to get one we could stand up in and it makes life so much easier!!

 

[Ldyjarhead]

Quote:
Newbie here that doesn't even have chickens yet, but don't you need to consider roost height as compared to ventilation area? If the height of the coop isn't tall enough for the roost to keep them away from the draft of ventilation, it would need to be taller.