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[Zenmonkey]

Here's a quick primer on just how differently birds breathe.

Best wishes!

 

[Zenmonkey]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. With chickens, no question, bigger is better.

So you're in the Jersey Giant and Brahma category and look down on us bantam breeders!?!?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[BeckyRK1974]

Here's a quick primer on just how differently birds breathe.

Best wishes!

This was quite interesting! Thank you for sharing.

 

[N F C]

Hi, another reason you'll want to build a coop/run as large as possible is because you may very well want to add to your flock in the future. Build as large as possible!

 

[RTaddei]

I received a plethora of responses. All great information. Thank you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

I believe the rule of thumb is 3 sq ft per chicken for night time roosting.

It's 4 sq ft and 1 linear foot of roost space. Roost time is BRUTAL. And you need to have a large coop and LARGE run for when you have to lock them down due to predators, weather, vacations, etc.

 

[Zenmonkey]

Hi, another reason you'll want to build a coop/run as large as possible is because you may very well want to add to your flock in the future. Build as large as possible!

No? That's crazy talk! That's *literally* never happened!

#chickenmath

 

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined. Good luck with your plans!

I do highly suggest building bigger.

 

[Debbie292d]

Welcome aboard!

I believe the rule of thumb is 3 sq ft per chicken for night time roosting.

That's more for our bantam breeds. It's 4 sq feet for the rest in the coop. We can support a lot more silkie chickens comfortably in our coop than our neighbor with brahmas can get in hers.