I got 4 chickens, is this size of a pen good?

[wendy2012]

It is probably 13 to 15 ft long and wideness probably around 3 to 4 ft. Is this a good pen size?

 

[wendy2012]

It is probably 13 to 15 ft long and wideness probably around 3 to 4 ft. Is this a good pen size?View attachment 2317734View attachment 2317734View attachment 2317733View attachment 2317733View attachment 2317736View attachment 2317733

Actually 30 ft long! Wideness probably 5 ft to 3 ft.

 

[rosemarythyme]

It's pretty narrow but for 4 chickens in an established flock it should do fine.

 

[Ab1010]

I think its fine. Its so long I don't think they will mind.

 

[BleuSaphir]

They look like they are happy. If they could free range the entire yard, it shouldn’t be a problem.

 

[wendy2012]

They look like they are happy. If they could free range the entire yard, it shouldn’t be a problem.

I wish they could but neighbors close by so they have to stay in one area. Yeah, they perfer to stay in their pen at times. Maybe and smaller. They feel secure there so I think they are happy.

 

[3KillerBs]

As long as the yard itself is predator-proof it should be fine.

 

[BleuSaphir]

I wish they could but neighbors close by so they have to stay in one area. Yeah, they perfer to stay in their pen at times. Maybe and smaller. They feel secure there so I think they are happy.

The extended run look plenty of room. If not, the hens would peck each other to point they loose feathers and bleed.

 

[deidreg]

@wendy31081 I agree it's a good size. Curious, do you like your Eglu? I have a new one and am also planning to reinforce with hardware cloth. My four hens arrive in mid October.

 

[wendy2012]

I love my Eglu! I reinforced with metal mesh all over....looks like alcatraz but I've read painting the steel mesh with black paint I will be able to see in....want to do that before winter.....also I put oven knob protectors on Eglu knobs in case for bears or racoons...so far I've had it almost 3 months and so far so good, knock on wood....I also anchored coop to floor using bricks and sand bags I put on top of the wired mesh that comes out....good luck on your Eglu!