How many chickens can fit in a 150 foot run with a large coop?

[TheRusticRebel]

Hoe many linear feet of roost do you have in there?

 

[bspalding10]

You guys, NO lol. I think the math is way off on this. First, the coop is IN the 150sq ft run so you have to subtract that from the run.

I’m assuming the entire prefab coop and run is 3x5. So the area that is enclosed from the elements is TINY ...like not really enough for the birds you already have....

Correct me if I’m wrong about how you are measuring.

Oh my gosh. Should I get another coop for them?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

That's what I'm seeing, too. @Halfpasthen . I think that sleeping area, minus the nesting boxes and front enclosed run, is about 1.5 x 3', and the reason birds are roosting on top is because it is too small. It is about right for 3 hens, no more.

Hens need to be inside, locked up safe from owls, raccoons, dogs and other predators. And that outer fence needs to be strengthened. Voices of experience here! Good luck!

 

[bspalding10]

On top of the coop like on the roof out in the open?

Yes, usually 3 sleep inside. And 3 sleep on top of it at night if it’s warm and not raining. Should I force them to sleep inside?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Oh my gosh. Should I get another coop for them?

Or build them one if you're handy. Those prefabs can be a bit, well... flimsy.

 

[TheRusticRebel]

That's what I'm seeing, too. @Halfpasthen . I think that sleeping area, minus the nesting boxes and front enclosed run, is about 1.5 x 3', and the reason birds are roosting on top is because it is too small. It is about right for 3 hens, no more.

Hens need to be inside, locked up safe from owls, raccoons, dogs and other predators. And that outer fence needs to be strengthened. Voices of experience here! Good luck!

That what I was thinking too. They should be going in. Ok def get a bigger coop or build another.

 

[TheRusticRebel]

Yes, usually 3 sleep inside. And 3 sleep on top of it at night if it’s warm and not raining. Should I force them to sleep inside?

If theres room yes. I wouldn't let my girls roost in the open. Alot of predetors at night.

Mine go in naturally at dusk and I lock them in.

 

[bspalding10]

That's what I'm seeing, too. @Halfpasthen . I think that sleeping area, minus the nesting boxes and front enclosed run, is about 1.5 x 3', and the reason birds are roosting on top is because it is too small. It is about right for 3 hens, no more.

Hens need to be inside, locked up safe from owls, raccoons, dogs and other predators. And that outer fence needs to be strengthened. Voices of experience here! Good luck!

Ok, I’ve been thinking about building my own. Do you have any plans for larger coops?

 

[TheRusticRebel]

Id probably still put them in at night for now and let them roost in the floor.. Youd hate to wake up to anything upsetting.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

There lots of coop ideas here on BYC.... can you guys post a link, I'm no good at that.