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Welcome to BYC! There are a lot of variables there. Are there any building restrictions in your area? What are your goals? Do you intend to sell eggs or, or you just interested in producing eggs and meat for your own family? I would not over crowed them. The more space they have the better for their health.
 
Hiya, and welcome to BYC! :frow

Here is your Florida state thread you could ask in too. I know the climate varies across the state, but maybe you'll find folks near you.

We're glad you're here!
 
Hello and welcome, its great to have you here!!
As far as breeds in hot climates go, I DO NOT suggest breeds with dense plumage like brahmas, cochins, or orpingtons. Its best to get breeds with large combs, as combs help them loose body heat, so the bigger the comb the more they can cool down and the smaller the comb the less they can cool down. Your best bet is to get single or rose-combed breeds, such as:
Leghorns
Penedesencas or empordanesas
Marans
Welsummers
Red sexlink
Plymouth rocks (maybe)
Bielefelders
Ancona
Andalusians
Campine
Dorking
fayoumi
Minorca
Wyandotte

Etc.

Here's a list of chicken breeds.
https://share.google/iSyvyZ655xCXvPeak

I do not suggest pea combed breeds if your climate is super hot, as they can have difficulty cooling down and could suffer from heat stress or stroke.
You may be able to keep Easter eggers or ameraucanas, but you will have to provide plenty of shade and cool water for them.
 
Hello and welcome,

I too and sort of a newbie as well. I too live in Florida, NW..I have Easter Eggers, Wyandottes and Maran. I plan on having lots of cool fresh water, plus I heard if you freeze the fruits they can have, such as watermelon, that will keep them cool. Also put a brick on top of a block of ice and they will sit on it. I also have a shady area, over the coop as well as an exhaust fan in their coop. The one in the dog house, worked great last year so it should work in the coop as well.
 

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