New Chick Mama

[City Chick Mama]

It's too small for more than 2 birds. And won't have enough ventilation either.

Hi. Originally I had 6 in there through summer & winter. They all survived.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi. Originally I had 6 in there through summer & winter. They all survived.

You were fortunate!

A lot of times overcrowding causes bad behaviors like picking/pecking, less eggs due to stress, eating eggs, and degrading health due to the picking and stress.

They're generally happier and healthier if they have about 4 square feet per bird in the coop, and 10-15 square feet per bird if they have a run.

Here, we have to also consider they will be locked up for a few days or weeks at a time due to frigid winter weather.

 

[City Chick Mama]

You were fortunate!

A lot of times overcrowding causes bad behaviors like picking/pecking, less eggs due to stress, eating eggs, and degrading health due to the picking and stress.

They're generally happier and healthier if they have about 4 square feet per bird in the coop, and 10-15 square feet per bird if they have a run.

Here, we have to also consider they will be locked up for a few days or weeks at a time due to frigid winter weather.

Yes I was definitely fortunate! It was my first time having chickens. I bought six of them as chicks and never had a problem. There was one top chick, of course, but they managed it pretty well.
Thank you. I appreciate your input

 

[Smnelson]

Hi All,

I'm city chick mama.

I'm fairly new to chick living and I'm looking forward to getting the help I need to raise healthy, happy chickens.

Hey

 

[Volfanistan]

Hi All,

I'm city chick mama.

I'm fairly new to chick living and I'm looking forward to getting the help I need to raise healthy, happy chickens.

Patience.... and a willingness to overcome failure, but enjoy the rewards as they come

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined!