I think you are too short on space for 22 birds. Your 8x8 coop only gives each 2.9 sf of space. And 8x16 run only gives each bird 5.8 sf. Maybe try to expand their space, possibly doubling given you have two roosters which sound like they aren’t going to share well together. Just a thought. Google space for coops and runs and I have found most recommend much more than you currently have for the number of chickens and especially with Roos.
SilverChic says they let them all free range sunup to sundown everyday on 1/8th acre (or 4,445 square feet or 202sf per bird). Under those conditions, smaller space inside a coop can still work well as long as the poop situation/amonia doesn't overwhelm. That is according to the guy that does the "Carolina Coops" youtubes. I watched the entire episode before adding more hens to my technically too-small coop.
Thank you for your response; it is greatly appreciated. If I may clarify, (sorry for the confusion) there are two sets of coops/runs, one set for each Roo and hens. Also, they are only in these areas when they go to bed. I open the doors in the morning for all-day free roam and keep the run area open, since their food/water is in there. I also have water outside in the open areas. Last night, they put themselves to bed (which I was totally thrilled about). As I was putting the final touches on the coops/runs, I had let them come and go over the past few days to get familiar with the new sleeping quarters, and I closed off their old coop, which helped with the adjustment. Here are a few pictures from last night.
Congratulations! Your free ranging system also has the authoritative support of "Carolina Coops" videos that when plenty of open space to day forage, a technically smaller coop space can be perfectly fine. Just make sure the night poop does not overwhelm.
Catching up ... so trim BB's spurs, trim both roosters spurs but only to where there is color change in the spur.
Ref the poop situation; I do a deep litter method with pine shavings at the moment. I put down cinnamon and First Saturday lime every time I add a layer, works great for smell and breaking down the material. I will clean out the coops once a month.
I'm prepared for the sight blocks, each 8x8 section between the two runs has just enough space to drop a board or tarp between them. If any issues start while free range, both roosters will let me pick them up (all my chickens will allow me to) and I can put one or the other back into the run and switch out like you suggest. Oh, I like that idea of adding a door between the two run, might just do that, thanks! Both coops have doors that I can open up if needed for access, I could leave them open if I have to close a roo up. Great ideas, thanks!
great visual, thanks for sharing.
