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In Florida, you could get by with less than that in housing (because your chickens will be out from dawn till dusk year-round), but you'd want more than that minimum of run space. I think another few birds would still have plenty of room, although I personally wouldn't add more than three (because I like ample space for my birds, not the minimums) - unless they free range several hours a day.
Your coop is very pretty! Something you might consider for added ventilation (especially in your area) is cutting out a big opening in that white door and screwing on welded wire - safe and added breezes for hot nights.
** Kikiriki - 5 inches of roost space might work for tiny bantams, but not LF... Heck, my buff orp is 8 inches wide standing up - much less hunkered down and fluffed out. 10-12 inches is the minimum recommended roosting space per bird.
In Florida, you could get by with less than that in housing (because your chickens will be out from dawn till dusk year-round), but you'd want more than that minimum of run space. I think another few birds would still have plenty of room, although I personally wouldn't add more than three (because I like ample space for my birds, not the minimums) - unless they free range several hours a day.
Your coop is very pretty! Something you might consider for added ventilation (especially in your area) is cutting out a big opening in that white door and screwing on welded wire - safe and added breezes for hot nights.
** Kikiriki - 5 inches of roost space might work for tiny bantams, but not LF... Heck, my buff orp is 8 inches wide standing up - much less hunkered down and fluffed out. 10-12 inches is the minimum recommended roosting space per bird.
