How many chicks is enough??

[LaceyJune]

I’d say 5, which is a great number for a small flock!
Sorry, I see FrostRanger already answered

Oh it's okay, I love to get multiple inputs for the best of our chickens, so thank you!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Alright, thank uou for your input!!
My hens house is a about 5ft 7in x 4.2 fir the henhouse while my run size will be about 16ft long by 5-6 ft wide, which is probably plenty but I hope that helps to give an idea.

Is the "henhouse" strictly coop space or is this a prefab where the actual coop is much smaller above/attached to a mini run?

Other things to consider with how much a coop can hold: each standard size bird will need roughly 1' linear of roost space, and 1 sq ft of ventilation open 24/7 in moderate climates.

 

[LaceyJune]

Is the "henhouse" strictly coop space or is this a prefab where the actual coop is much smaller above/attached to a mini run?

Other things to consider with how much a coop can hold: each standard size bird will need roughly 1' linear of roost space, and 1 sq ft of ventilation open 24/7 in moderate climates.

The coop is its own space on a ground level wooden platform while the run is gonna be attached being extended long now, so it's gonna be around 20ft long now I stead with the width still being 5-6ft.

 

[LaceyJune]

Is the "henhouse" strictly coop space or is this a prefab where the actual coop is much smaller above/attached to a mini run?

Other things to consider with how much a coop can hold: each standard size bird will need roughly 1' linear of roost space, and 1 sq ft of ventilation open 24/7 in moderate climates.

And thank for the exact measurements needed for each hen, this will help lots since I'm still adding onto my coop project for my little peeps!

 

[LaceyJune]

And thank for the exact measurements needed for each hen, this will help lots since I'm still adding onto my coop project for my little peeps!

Would you say I have overall more space for more than 5 hens?
Or Is 5 is an appropriate amount for my coop..

 

[rosemarythyme]

Would you say I have overall more space for more than 5 hens?
Or Is 5 is an appropriate amount for my coop..

5-6 if they're all growing up together. If integrating chickens in later, (i.e. starting with the 2 you have now, and then adding another 3 next year) then 5 would be a better number.