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

[DesertGrrl]

You might want to choose breeds also that "tolerate confinement well" if they will not be free ranging.
Funny, I have heard more people say that Delawares are mean more than any other breed. I am sure there are exceptions.

My Delaware chick is more hyper and will bite/peck at me and the Barred Rock chick for no reason, but will still fly up on my legs/shoulders and sit next to the Barred Rock.
I love the Barred Rock. It's so chilled out and nice all of the time.
(These two chicks were gifts)

I need to figure out which breeds I can add that do fine in very hot climates (I'm in Arizona), do well in confinement, and will be nice to my Barred Rock.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

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!

 

[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.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

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

I believe they are still in development. Google them, but make sure you write "aloha chicken breed" otherwise you get recipes!

 

[Parront]

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