How many hens can i have

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

i have a 6x6x6 coop (estimate, will get real measurment tomarrow*real coop is probably bigger*). they have a run that i put them in when its nice out. how many chickens can i have in there, i have two hatchery white cochin hens. It look kinda empty in there....

 

[Mahonri]

You can have about 9 hens as long as they have a big, predator proof run.

 

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

how big of a run...

 

[ClairedeLune]

Usually 10 sq. ft. per chicken is adequate for run space, 4 sq. ft. per chicken in the coop. The number does vary depending on free range access, etc.

 

[Sillystunt]

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[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

WOW

THATs A HUUGGEE RUN!!

 

[M To The Maxx]

It is 8 sq ft per chicken. You can't have more than 10 chickens in your coop.

 

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

oh good i only wanted like 7