How Many Chickens

[HippieAtHeart]

I am being gifted a chicken coop, which is much appreciated, I didn’t know when I accepted the offer it also was coming with 7/8 chickens and a rooster. I have already ordered my 3 Plymouth Rock Barred pullets that I get in May. Needless to say, based off the photo do you think this coop will be big enough? I don’t know the exact dimensions, but I’m pretty sure not including the nesting boxes it’s 4x4. Any advice would be appreciated, this is our first adventure with chickens.

 

[mowin]

Rule of thumb is 4sqf of floor space per bird. Good for 3 to 4 max.

However, if you're in a warmer climate, with a large run, it might be ok. If it's a cold climate, you may have issues if the chickens are forced to stay inside.

 

[HippieAtHeart]

Rule of thumb is 4sqf of floor space per bird. Good for 3 to 4 max.

However, if you're in a warmer climate, with a large run, it might be ok. If it's a cold climate, you may have issues if the chickens are forced to stay inside.

Do you have any suggestions then how I could add onto this coop to get some extra sq footage?

 

[mowin]

If you have some building experience, building a different coop would be your best option. Use the free one as a brooder or chick starter coop.

 

[aart]

Answered here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-can-i-modify-to-enlarge.1354279/

 

[mowin]

Do you have any suggestions then how I could add onto this coop to get some extra sq footage?

Didn't see they second thread until after I posted here.