Need some info

[FarmerHoward]

We have a 4x6 coop and a 13x25 run. How many can we keep comfortably keep in this size of set-up?

 

[Blackberry18]

Dual-purpose hens (eggs and meat), like Rhode Islands, Australorps, Plymouth Rocks, etc., need 2.5 - 3 square feet, egg-type hens, like Leghorns, etc., need 2 square feet. On average, you could house 112 birds, but, in my experience, hens with more space are happier. I'd say that 10 - 12 hens would be great, but you can have more, if you like.

 

[FarmerHoward]

Well we don't need that many lol and we were at 14 and just making sure we had enough space for them. Didn't want to crowd the old gals.

 

[Blackberry18]

Perfect!

 

[RonP]

Will the flock ever be confined to the coop, such as when it snows, for any extended periods?

If so, you have less than 2 square feet per bird and may have crowding issues.