Need a little help.

[shimanole]

Thanks. Lots of great info.

 

[Tookie]

The size and space of the coop matters.
Each chicken needs at least 4sq ft of coop space, 10sq ft of run space, 1 linear ft of roost, and 1sq ft of permanent ventilation. Also 1 nesting box per 3-4 hens, so you really would only need 1 or 2.
Do you want a raised or walk in coop?

 

[shimanole]

The size and space of the coop matters.
Each chicken needs at least 4sq ft of coop space, 10sq ft of run space, 1 linear ft of roost, and 1sq ft of permanent ventilation. Also 1 nesting box per 3-4 hens, so you really would only need 1 or 2.
Do you want a raised or walk in coop?

I'm undecided and need to plan a bit more. I like the walk in idea but I may be limited to the raised option.

 

[Tookie]

I'm undecided and need to plan a bit more. I like the walk in idea but I may be limited to the raised option.

Whatever you decide a 4x4 coop and a 10x4 or 8x5 run would work.

 

[Tookie]

There are LOTS of coop articles here so you can get plenty of ideas!

 

[shimanole]

It looks like I'm goung

Whatever you decide a 4x4 coop and a 10x4 or 8x5 run would work.

It looks like I'm going to have an 8'x8' area to work with. For 3 chickens, if I go 5x8 for the run, can I make a 3x8 space work fir the coop and all of its requirements? Thanks.

 

[Tookie]

It looks like I'm goung

It looks like I'm going to have an 8'x8' area to work with. For 3 chickens, if I go 5x8 for the run, can I make a 3x8 space work fir the coop and all of its requirements? Thanks.

So a 5x8 run and a 3x8 coop? That will definitely work for 3. The coop could technically fit 6 and the run 4, but more space the better! Also for chicken math.
Also if you have a raised coop you can have space underneath it that counts as run space. Just make sure to raise the coop up enough, at least 2 ft incase you need to get under.

 

[shimanole]

So a 5x8 run and a 3x8 coop? That will definitely work for 3. The coop could technically fit 6 and the run 4, but more space the better! Also for chicken math.
Also if you have a raised coop you can have space underneath it that counts as run space. Just make sure to raise the coop up enough, at least 2 ft incase you need to get under.

Perfect. A little extra run space and room to add another if the needs another pet. Thanks a ton.

 

[shimanole]

Perfect. A little extra run space and room to add another if the needs another pet. Thanks a ton.

I also like this idea as the coop will provide a shady spot in the run area.

 

[Krugerrand]

It's also a good idea to check out the Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures and the Predators and Pests sections.

Have an idea of the problems that some people run into so that you approach this with your eye wide open. For example, neighbors' dogs can do a lot of damage very quickly.