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How many chickens would this house?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by Robin'sBrood, Apr 16, 2009.

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  1. Apr 16, 2009 #1
    Robin'sBrood

    Robin'sBrood Flock Mistress

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    It's 5'11" long, 4'4" wide, and over 6' high.

    [​IMG]

    It would only be used as a night time coop. My birds are in an enclosed run during the day.
     
  3. Apr 16, 2009 #2
    Davaroo

    Davaroo Poultry Crank

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    Quote:For a roosting coop only? A dozen, easy.
    Kinda fancy for them, but hey, it's your money!
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2009 #3
    briana1975

    briana1975 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would mulitply length by width and divide that by 4. So about 6 chickens.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2009 #4
    briana1975

    briana1975 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I didn't see the nightime only thing. Sorry.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2009 #5
    Zahboo

    Zahboo Simply Stated

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    I would do 8 max even if it's only nightime coop.
     
  11. Apr 16, 2009 #6
    Robin'sBrood

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    Quote:But, but, but... it's so cute! [​IMG]
     
  13. Apr 16, 2009 #7
    Mahonri

    Mahonri Urban Desert Chicken Enthusiast Premium Member

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    No more than 7.... and that's a little crowded.
     
  15. Apr 16, 2009 #8
    Robin'sBrood

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    Good, because I only need it to house SIX! I know what I'm gonna ask for for my birthday this year! [​IMG]
     
  17. Apr 16, 2009 #9
    Dixiedoodle

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    I see you live in NC, not knowing what part you live in--but we have some really nasty weather-snow, ice, sleet, etc.. and I would think from time to time your birds will not be able to venture out...So, I would be safe and divide the sq ft by 4 and that would give you the #. If you crowd them you may have health and boredom problems..

    It's really cute, where is it from???
     
  19. Apr 16, 2009 #10
    Robin'sBrood

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    I'm central NC, not too far from Raleigh. My 4 adult chickens stayed in the nighttime coop for 1 whole day this year, because they were afraid to come out in the snow. [​IMG] They did fine though.

    I found it at ToysRus.

    If I can't find it locally and have to pay for shipping it, I won't get it. And I'm going to keep looking to see if I can find a better deal.
     
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