How many....?

[Smoosh]

How many bantams could this hold?

ETA: the run is 6' X 10' and the coop is 2' of the ground and measures 4' X 6'

 

[sonew123]

ok each bird needs 4sq ft of space to be comfortable-bantams Id say 3....so If your inside dynamics are 4 x 6 that gives you 24 sq ft divided by 3....6-8 Max bantams

 

[flockof4]

6-8 max and maybe 4-5 comfortably. Birds like room to move around.

 

[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

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[teach1rusl]

Things to consider:
*The breeds you choose - some bantam breeds are HIGHLY active, and need more space. Other ban. breeds (silkies for example) are more low key, and can handle not having ample space better.
*Your location (didn't see it listed) - An area that gets "real" winters needs more indoor space, as the birds will spend quite a bit more time indoors over the winter months. But in areas with year round mild weather, the birds are literally ONLY inside to roost or lay eggs.
*Whether they'll be contained 24/7 within the coop, or whether they'll spend a few hours out of the run each day. Most say bantams can tolerate less than the 10 sq. ft each run space minimum suggested for LF breeds. But I can't even see 10 sq. ft. each being enough unless they get out for a few hours a day to peck about and stretch their wings.

 

[Smoosh]

okay!

thanks for all the help