Hello! New to chickens.

[MastrangeloFamily]

Hello everyone! I am new to chickens, but we ordered 25. They will be here come March. My husband and I are not very handy but looking at the coop designs that are on BYC have really inspired me. I would like to use a chicken tractor as well as a normal coop, so we can utilize the chickens natural ability to till soil and fertilize it. Can someone help me figure out how big of a chicken coop we will be needing? I know 3-4 sq feet per chicken, but I am having trouble visualizing that space. We also ordered 6 Brahmas. Are they really as big as the internet is saying, and will we be able to house them comfortably with other chickens?

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Thunder344]

Hello @MastrangeloFamily to BYC! 3-4 sq ft is good, but maybe add a little more for bigger chickens like the Brahmas. The most important thing is that you have enough roost space.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You will need a coop about 100 ft². That is 10x10.
Yes, Brahmas are big.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! I know some Mastrangelo's that live in Oregon!

What kind of brahmas did you get? I have dark brahmas and I just love them.

Thanks for joining!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hello and welcome! I'm glad you've decided to join this great community. With tons of information, I hope you find what you're looking for good luck!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Hello everyone! I am new to chickens, but we ordered 25. They will be here come March. My husband and I are not very handy but looking at the coop designs that are on BYC have really inspired me. I would like to use a chicken tractor as well as a normal coop, so we can utilize the chickens natural ability to till soil and fertilize it. Can someone help me figure out how big of a chicken coop we will be needing? I know 3-4 sq feet per chicken, but I am having trouble visualizing that space. We also ordered 6 Brahmas. Are they really as big as the internet is saying, and will we be able to house them comfortably with other chickens?

Welcome!
You will need 4 square feet per bird. If you can’t do that, cancel some of your order.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Good luck with your chicks.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Welcome!
I have a light braham, she's is a big girl and only 5 1/2 months old but she does just fine with my buff orpington and Whiting true blue. They are so sweet, you're gonna love em

Hello everyone! I am new to chickens, but we ordered 25. They will be here come March. My husband and I are not very handy but looking at the coop designs that are on BYC have really inspired me. I would like to use a chicken tractor as well as a normal coop, so we can utilize the chickens natural ability to till soil and fertilize it. Can someone help me figure out how big of a chicken coop we will be needing? I know 3-4 sq feet per chicken, but I am having trouble visualizing that space. We also ordered 6 Brahmas. Are they really as big as the internet is saying, and will we be able to house them comfortably with other chickens?