How many standard chickens in a 10x10 open run "coop".

[DesertGrrl]

So about 8 chickens in this kind of coop?

 

[DesertGrrl]

Have you heard of the Aloha chicken (nothing to do with Hawaii). A new breed developed by folks in Arizona. They are incredibly heat tolerant and pretty too!

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I've never heard of them, but they sound very interesting and look great.
I wonder what they are a mix of.

 

[Parront]

You might want to consider Naked Neck chickens. They are hardy in heat and very mild mannered.

 

[DesertGrrl]

Again not my photo, but will make similar roosts and nesting boxes.

 

[DesertGrrl]

That sounds about right to me, though I personally like giving them more space than minimum recommendation (so I'd advise 15-20 sq ft per bird in run vs the usual 10). But yes I'd say 8 should fit in that set up as long as the birds are well socialized to each other. Integrating could be problematic, or keeping breeds (or individual birds) that are flightier, more restless, etc.

Since you mentioned possibly adding a 8x12 run extension (though I'd make it walk in height, your back will thank me!) that would definitely make for a pretty happy flock of 8, or if you plan to build up the flock over time, should provide space to allow for integration of new members.

Alrighty good. Thank you
I have two 4 week old chicks (1 kinda mean Delaware and 1 very gentle/nice Barred Rock) now in a brooder inside my home.
BUT I will order 6 chicks from either Ideal Poultry or Hoover Hatchery once my current chicks are ready to go in the coop outside.