How many chickens can you house in a 17 by 7ft space?

[Sweetlilbaby]

I have a kennel that is that size now. It has a top on it to keep animals out and the chickens in. I currently have 5 very happy small hens in there.
I was considering getting one more hen.

 

[chfite]

The rule of thumb is 4 square feet per bird in the coop, 10 square feet per bird in the run.

Chris

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

The rule of thumb is 4 square feet per bird in the coop, 10 square feet per bird in the run.

Chris

So I guess I can easily keep 6 in that kennel. It is 119 square feet.