How many chickens can fit

[Chicks in VA]

How many chicken could fit in 7x7 coop
And how many chicks worth in space does a turkey take

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If you go by a general guideline of 4sq ft of coop space per chicken, then a 7x7 coop *should* accommodate 12 chickens.

But. That's a guideline. Having generous outdoor space is necessary too.

 

[DobieLover]

And how many chicks worth in space does a turkey take

A turkey would likely require 2 to 3 times the space.

 

[Chicks in VA]

If you go by a general guideline of 4sq ft of coop space per chicken, then a 7x7 coop *should* accommodate 12 chickens.

But. That's a guideline. Having generous outdoor space is necessary too.

okay
they have plenty o space
they free range 20ish acers

A turkey would likely require 2 to 3 times the space.

okay so if i sold 3 chickens i could get one turkey
cool!!!!

 

[aart]

okay so if i sold 3 chickens i could get one turkey

Maybe, but......turkeys can be aggressive.
I wouldn't try to cram a turkey into minimal space.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Maybe, but......turkeys can be aggressive.
I wouldn't try to cram a turkey into minimal space.

They are mighty tasty though

 

[3KillerBs]

I have read that turkeys and chickens are a bad mix for 2 reasons:

First, chickens can carry the parasite that causes the Blackhead disease in turkeys.

Second, turkeys can be aggressive to chickens -- even killing them -- especially if crowded.

Additionally, keeping only one turkey would give you a sad, lonely bird without the company of it's kind.

Best go to the turkey section of the forums and get information from the experts there about how many turkeys you need for a proper flock and how best to house them.

 

[Chicks in VA]

I have read that turkeys and chickens are a bad mix for 2 reasons:

First, chickens can carry the parasite that causes the Blackhead disease in turkeys.

Second, turkeys can be aggressive to chickens -- even killing them -- especially if crowded.

Additionally, keeping only one turkey would give you a sad, lonely bird without the company of it's kind.

Best go to the turkey section of the forums and get information from the experts there about how many turkeys you need for a proper flock and how best to house them.

Okay
I also don't plan on getting turkeys soon
I was just curious