New coop run - currently yard grass - what should we do ?

[nminusyplusm]

We have a city code here so that’s what we go by!

Chickens don't read codes. Just be prepared to deal with behavior problems. You might need to rehome somebody(s) down the line.

 

[ChickaMama49]

That isn't lots of room. I have 5 in a 4x7 coop and 8x10 run in a warm weather climate and honestly it's just barely enough room.

That’s not including the run

 

[ChickaMama49]

That’s not including the run

The run is 3 sections of 36x32x44.

 

[ChickaMama49]

The run is 3 sections of 36x32x44.

Our yard is huge and that’s why we plan on free ranging when we are home! I appreciate all of this advice!!

 

[nminusyplusm]

The run is 3 sections of 36x32x44.

That's room for 2 chickens max.

 

[Flamens Farm]

Hi and welcome to BCY. From the picture, it looks like a nice coop. Hard to tell the dimensions but because you live in a hot and humid climate like I do, you need to make sure that it has plenty of shade. The body heat of the chickens in a small coop can cause overheating of the chickens. I do not do an enclosed coop, only 3 sides and a roof in all my pens due to the extreme heat we have also here in SC. But my chicken pens are completely fenced, 1/2 foot in the ground and over the top. I would definitely keep an eye on them if you put 4 or 5 in there. I would also suggest not closing the door, if it has one, at night so as to help with the air circulation. Best of luck with your new chicks.

 

[Jaguar61]

Look at our pics. the baby pen is listed at 4-6 chickens. We have 6 orpingtons and 2 banties and there is no extra room.

 

[Jaguar61]

pics are under NewWolf

Look at our pics. the baby pen is listed at 4-6 chickens. We have 6 orpingtons and 2 banties and there is no extra room.

 

[ChickaMama49]

Hi and welcome to BCY. From the picture, it looks like a nice coop. Hard to tell the dimensions but because you live in a hot and humid climate like I do, you need to make sure that it has plenty of shade. The body heat of the chickens in a small coop can cause overheating of the chickens. I do not do an enclosed coop, only 3 sides and a roof in all my pens due to the extreme heat we have also here in SC. But my chicken pens are completely fenced, 1/2 foot in the ground and over the top. I would definitely keep an eye on them if you put 4 or 5 in there. I would also suggest not closing the door, if it has one, at night so as to help with the air circulation. Best of luck with your new chicks.

Thank you! It has a removable door on back with hardware screen and hardware screens at top gables and front door slides open for ventilation.

 

[ChickaMama49]

Thank you! It has a removable door on back with hardware screen and hardware screens at top gables and front door slides open for ventilation.

It’s in shade under trees all day run gets sun late afternoon.