how many roosters with hens?

[bobbi-j]

Looking at the picture - while it's a nice coop, it's still not big enough for more than 2-3 birds.

 

[Farmgal101]

There is no way you can keep 25 birds in that size setup without problems of some sort. MINIMUM recommendations are 4 square feet per bird for coop space, and 10 for run space. Right now at 3x3 ft., you have room for two birds. Suggested roost space is 1' per bird. You would need 25' of board length to have 25 chickens in a coop that size. Also, keeping two roosters with hens can require even more space so the two flocks can go their separate ways. Keeping them in too close quarters could cause fighting - possibly to the death.

I think i gave the wrong measurements there run used to be bigger and i didnt have this many problems i do plan on expanding there run.

 

[Farmgal101]

there is plenty of room,like i said my dad built it so not quit sure,also i notice chickens huddle together when sleeping.

 

[bobbi-j]

there is plenty of room,like i said my dad built it so not quit sure,also i notice chickens huddle together when sleeping.

If they're less than a year old, they may still huddle, but eventually they are going to want to roost, and roost time can get ugly if there isn't enough roost space.

 

[Farmgal101]

If they're less than a year old, they may still huddle, but eventually they are going to want to roost, and roost time can get ugly if there isn't enough roost space.

there is a bottem floor but i can see why they would want the top portion all 7 of my adult chickens fit up there.

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Yup, cute coop but too small. Even with a loft you have room for maybe 4-5 adult sized chickens. Your pullets are going to be 4 times larger by Spring. They get real fussy about who is next to them on the perch, lots of drama! With no elbow room, it will get ugly! So, for 30 chickens your looking at maybe a 8'D X 10'L X 7'H, two level coop. And that's conservative, doesn't include nest boxes. My nest boxes protrude to the outside of the coop, so that floor space is maximized. The current coop would make a nice roo cave, then, a shed from Home Depot could be the Poultry Palace. You can add perches and nest boxes to make it a true coop. Just thinking...

 

[Farmgal101]

Yup, cute coop but too small. Even with a loft you have room for maybe 4-5 adult sized chickens. Your pullets are going to be 4 times larger by Spring. They get real fussy about who is next to them on the perch, lots of drama! With no elbow room, it will get ugly! So, for 30 chickens your looking at maybe a 8'D X 10'L X 7'H, two level coop. And that's conservative, doesn't include nest boxes. My nest boxes protrude to the outside of the coop, so that floor space is maximized. The current coop would make a nice roo cave, then, a shed from Home Depot could be the Poultry Palace. You can add perches and nest boxes to make it a true coop. Just thinking...

I have perches in there,that is what i meant by roost.Ill see how it goes.Thanks for the ideas

 

[lazy gardener]

wow i have way to many roosters for five hens,i cant bare to get rid of one of my roosters.I think it also might be is that there in a smaller area then they used to be.I might be able to add 10

I have seen them fight sometimes but they have all been together since chicks.The roosters also attack my legs when i go in the pen and it hurts really bad but i know its just a instinct and im not sure what to do

but then i would have to introduce a new rooster

when they attack me i normally grab them and hold them for a second but release it after a minute,they still attack,not sure of the size of there run,it is smaller then what it was

yes my coop could fit at least up to 25 full size birds,maybe even more

raised 2feet, bottom floor is 3feet by 3feet,loft 18in by 36 inchs. Ill post a picture in a minute they also have roost coming off the loft to sleep on

maybe i gave the wrong measurements the coop is huge

there is plenty of room,like i said my dad built it so not quit sure,also i notice chickens huddle together when sleeping.

Farm Gal. I read through your entire thread. There seems to be a serious disconnect between reality and "I think". You were asked repeatedly about the size of your set up. You eventually came up with some coop dimensions, which total up to less than 14 s.f. When it was pointed out to you that your coop is only big enough for 3 hens, you retracted your size statement, and fell back on the "the coop is huge." reply. By no stretch of the imagination, is your coop huge, and by no stretch of the imagination could it hold 25 full sized birds, unless they were plucked and cello wrapped. You owe it to yourself, and to the folks who are spending their valuable time trying to assist you here to provide fact, not "I think" statements. Grab a tape measure, and give factual measurements of your coop and your run. Including length, width, and in the case of your coop, height. You also need to provide measurement of roost space.

Getting more hens will not solve your problem, b/c you are seriously overcrowded as it is. Keeping even a single roo will require even more s.f. per bird. You owe it to yourself and your flock to give them adequate space. And, if you can't manage your current overpopulation, and remove the excess roos and or hens from your flock, you should not be considering hatching eggs or otherwise getting more birds.

I apologize if I sound harsh, but animal husbandry is about more than the feel good of having the animals. It involves making stocking decisions based on your available resources. You owe that to your animals.

 

[Farmgal101]

I am re

Farm Gal. I read through your entire thread. There seems to be a serious disconnect between reality and "I think". You were asked repeatedly about the size of your set up. You eventually came up with some coop dimensions, which total up to less than 14 s.f. When it was pointed out to you that your coop is only big enough for 3 hens, you retracted your size statement, and fell back on the "the coop is huge." reply. By no stretch of the imagination, is your coop huge, and by no stretch of the imagination could it hold 25 full sized birds, unless they were plucked and cello wrapped. You owe it to yourself, and to the folks who are spending their valuable time trying to assist you here to provide fact, not "I think" statements. Grab a tape measure, and give factual measurements of your coop and your run. Including length, width, and in the case of your coop, height. You also need to provide measurement of roost space.

Getting more hens will not solve your problem, b/c you are seriously overcrowded as it is. Keeping even a single roo will require even more s.f. per bird. You owe it to yourself and your flock to give them adequate space. And, if you can't manage your current overpopulation, and remove the excess roos and or hens from your flock, you should not be considering hatching eggs or otherwise getting more birds.

I apologize if I sound harsh, but animal husbandry is about more than the feel good of having the animals. It involves making stocking decisions based on your available resources. You owe that to your animals.

I am re-homing all my chickens.I think im going to start over with the new chicks I have or get new chickens.Dont worry i have allready seperated my roosters and hens.