How much straw for winter

[Orprahlorp]

Straw prices are low in central NY, and I want to buy enough to last me through the winter. I have 8 largish breed chickens in a 8x6 coop, anyone have an estimate as to how many 40lbs bales should last me from novemberish through aprilish?

 

[Fred's Hens]

If you can keep it dry, having more than you need won't hurt you. My straw loft can hold 9 bales, the larger 70 pound bales. I like to fill it this time of year. You may only go through 4 bales, but again, why not take advantage of the current price? If you burning gas to go get 4 bales and your trailer will hold 8? Get 8.

Best regards,

 

[thomasboyle]

My coop is 9x5 for the chickens and 4x6 for the ducks, and I go through 2 40lb bales a month. But most of it goes to the ducks, I use less than half for the chickens.