My Coop- Yay or Nay?

[19marvinn]

I plan on buying this coop for my 6 chickens. Do you think It'll be enough space for them? The coop is 3ftx4ft and the run is 4ftx8ft. Thanks! molly

 

[chicknshrimp]

I started with something that sized with 4, then 6 birds and we soon felt they had outgrown it. It should be technically big enough, people say 2-4 sf per bird for the coop part. If you allow them access to roam the yard etc then it should be fine. They just tend to pick at each other if they are in close quarters (or mine do anyways) and the more room I have given them the better.

If I could do my first coop over again I would have gotten a bigger one from the start.... once I saw how much space they liked to have I just kept getting bigger ones and felt like I wasted my money on the first ones. That may just be me though. Your coop looks very cute, functional, and well-made though. Enjoy your birds!

 

[Sutremaine]

Make it as big as you can afford to. There'll be days when you don't want to let them out of the run.

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome! It's TOO SMALL for more than two big birds or three bantams. Build bigger now or start over before winter. It's also way too flimsy; any motivated dog or raccoon will break in easily. Mary

 

[PapaChaz]

I totally agree that will be less than half the size you need for 6 grown chickens to live a comfortable life in. I personally wouldn't put more than two in there, but I think it would make an awesome summertime brooder for chicks up to about 8 weeks old

 

[JanetS]

I agree. Too small. Bigger is always better with chickens.

This is our coop/run for our 5 chickens.