New adventure. I have a lot to learn and am excited about it. Just now ordering my coop

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Hello Sue, and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
What coop are you ordering? Be forewarned that any literature accompanying the coop will state a maximum number of birds that is about TRIPLE what the coop should actually house. The standard rule of thumb for square footage for a coop (NOT including nest box space) is 3.5-4 sq ft. You also need about 1 linear foot of roost space per bird.
And most importantly of all LOTS of ventilation to prevent respiratory issues and frostbite if you live in a cold climate.
 
Hi there! Please listen to Dobie lover, prefabs are frequently a horrible way to start your chicken keeping venture. they also aren't predator proof. You need one square foot of ventilation per bird, 1 linear foot per bird, 4 square feet in the coop per bird, 1 nest box per 4 hens, and at least 10 feet of run space per bird.
 

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