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Chris, what happens when chickens are in a space that is too small for them, is this: They become stressed which compromises their immune systems, affects their ability to lay, and causes the chickens to become aggressive toward one another. In the cold temps of the winter, inadequate coop size will have you waking up to a frost filled coop with frost bitten chickens. They don't urinate, and relieve most of their moisture through their breath. It is really important that the inside of that coop be large enough for the amount of chickens you have. I know that you and your mom really want to have chickens, and it really is a rewarding endeavor, but if your chickens are over crowded, they will be unhappy on many levels and you will too. Now that 2nd coop you have looked much better than the first one, but the run is very small. The coop is not very large either. Another issue with the second coop, is that there is virtually no ventilation. Ventilation is crucial as chickens are very prone to respiratory disease and the moist environment without ventilation would be unhealthy. Ventilation is especially important in the cold winter months. You would need to add ventilation. I would say no more than 2 hens in it and also if do get this one, add a roost in the run somewhere so that they can roost while outside if it's wet an muddy or cold and snowy. I would really advise you to keep looking. If you can afford to buy either one of these coops, then I'm sure your mom could hire a handy man who for the same price, could build you a much bigger coop and run. $300 could build something MUCH better than the Craigs list coop. ~Kelly
Chris, what happens when chickens are in a space that is too small for them, is this: They become stressed which compromises their immune systems, affects their ability to lay, and causes the chickens to become aggressive toward one another. In the cold temps of the winter, inadequate coop size will have you waking up to a frost filled coop with frost bitten chickens. They don't urinate, and relieve most of their moisture through their breath. It is really important that the inside of that coop be large enough for the amount of chickens you have. I know that you and your mom really want to have chickens, and it really is a rewarding endeavor, but if your chickens are over crowded, they will be unhappy on many levels and you will too. Now that 2nd coop you have looked much better than the first one, but the run is very small. The coop is not very large either. Another issue with the second coop, is that there is virtually no ventilation. Ventilation is crucial as chickens are very prone to respiratory disease and the moist environment without ventilation would be unhealthy. Ventilation is especially important in the cold winter months. You would need to add ventilation. I would say no more than 2 hens in it and also if do get this one, add a roost in the run somewhere so that they can roost while outside if it's wet an muddy or cold and snowy. I would really advise you to keep looking. If you can afford to buy either one of these coops, then I'm sure your mom could hire a handy man who for the same price, could build you a much bigger coop and run. $300 could build something MUCH better than the Craigs list coop. ~Kelly
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