How much space for 18 white leghorns

[Armyman2007]

I am building a coop in a large pole barn for my 18 white leghorns (6 are 6 weeks old and 12 are 4 weeks old). What dimensions would you guys use? I am thinking 16 X 8? Also, how many nesting boxes should I install?

 

[Duramaxgirl]

The recomended space in the coop is 4sq feet per bird. So that's 72sq feet. A coop 6x12 would be fine. But.... if you go 8x16 you'll have room for more later. I go with 1 nest box for every 3-4 hens and it works great! Good luck and post pics of your coop!

 

[toby1959]

white leghorns are very active birds. It is good to let them forage some if you can. They will run back to the coop if threatened. I use 2 feet per bird but they aren't in the coop except at night.