Flowerchickie
In the Brooder
I had a chicken coop that I commissioned that was supposed to 4x6. I didn't realize till it was delivered that a foot of space was being used by the nesting boxes, so the actual coop floor space is 4x5 with 8ft of roosting space. I built a fully covered run that is 176 sq ft, and I will have additional space weather permitting and if I am home that will be covered with hawk netting so they can roam. The space is over 2 times the size of the run. I also built a large playground in there for them with platforms for them to jump on and stairs. Also planning to connect a compost bin so they can dig around in there for tasty bugs and scraps I also planned to let them free range if I have time at the end of the day to watch them for a few hours due to a lot of hawks around. I only have 4 chickens right now, and I really wanted to have 6 in the future. The person I bought it from said it would fit 6. If I had known that included the nest boxes I would have gone bigger. Would I be able to keep 6 in the coop and run comfortably? I really want a light brahma and a swedish flower hen.
Also another question is I wanted to install a window that is mostly just for light since my coop is a little dark. Would it be ok installing one that is on the same level as the lower roosting bars?
Also another question is I wanted to install a window that is mostly just for light since my coop is a little dark. Would it be ok installing one that is on the same level as the lower roosting bars?