How many chickens can my A-Frame Coop hold?

[new2chickens2011]

Hello New to chickens, and have a question......

Working on building an A-Frame coop. The base of the coop is 4x4 feet, the nest boxes are a separate box that sticks out of the coop, the run is 4x6. Is this big enough for 4 hens? Or maybe only 3?

 

[bryan99705]

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You're looking at maybe 2 (3 possible if you run bantys) depending on the pitch of the A-frame.

 

[new2chickens2011]

It stands just under four feet tall

 

[Chickiemom25]

I had 3 in mine last time... same dimensions except that my A frame was on stilts to give them 6' uncovered run and 4' run below the coop.. Unfortunately I need to put 5 in there right now until I can build a bigger coop but mine are still young.

 

[lebentier]

i had three in mine but it is a tight squeeze. i let them out a lot during the day. now i use the a-frame for my juveniles.

 

[new2chickens2011]

Okay thanks

I'm hoping maybe three will work