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How many birds can I comfortably have without over crowding?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Goat_Walker, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. Jan 9, 2010 #1
    Goat_Walker

    Goat_Walker I Am THE Crazy Duck Lady

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    Ok - I have a pen that is 40 x 36 feet. We are building a pen of the same size or larger.

    I have ducks, but im interested in getting more as well as geese and chickens.


    How many birds could I comfortably have in a 40 x 36 pen? a 80 x 72?
     

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