Is this coop too small ?

[rosaline]

Is this coop to small for 3 Orpingtons. That is the breed I really want, and after trying to hatch them out with no luck and months of trying to find a breeder who does them. Well Im off tobuy them this weekend but I am worried they will be to big to fit in this coop. So should I go for Pekin (Chocin) instead as I understand that they are smaller.
I want them for the eggs as well as pets. Does anyone else have any other suggestions of breeds for a first timer?

 

[M To The Maxx]

3 Orps would be fine in that coop by the look of it.

 

[mikecnorthwest]

I think you're fine also. I'd just make sure you have a fenced yard so you can give them some exercise time outside the coop.

 

[pringle]

Yes I think so to but what are the measurments?

 

[rosaline]

The lenght of the coop is 7 ft. And the width is 4 ft. The garden is fenced of as I want them out in the garden too.

 

[pacetruckguy]

They will be fine in there. They don't need too much space to roost in they snuggle together.

I would agree to letting them out to roam around when you are home. Good Luck

 

[comedianchick]

i have the same one i put plexiglass on the run with screws and am going to put a wood board under the whole thing that way it can hold more chickens . all they need is free range time

 

[rosaline]

Thankyou everyone for your comments. I am so happy that I can have my Orpingtons. I am looking forward to valentines day for when I get my chickens.

 

[musson]

I started with one of these. The coop part is fine for 3 orps but you are gonna need a run. I built one on the side. Yours should be about 10x3 feet for 3 chickens (10sqft per chicken).

 

[pacetruckguy]

Cool my run is 16x5 and I have 8 hens. Nice to know it's the right size. They sure like to get out and scratch around though.