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The reason I asked where you live is that climate makes a difference in how big your coop needs to be. In western SD, at over a mile elevation, I cannot keep chickens in a coop with only 4 sq ft per bird, because they may be "cooped up" for weeks at a time. Many chickens refuse to go out into the snow. Sometimes the storms are very bad. I try to have 10 sq ft per bird of inside space.

However if you live in a very warm climate, your birds may only sleep in the coop. In that case you may not need the oft-cited 4 sq ft per bird. (You will, however, need excellent ventilation and protection from drafts across the sleeping area (the roosts), no matter where you live.)
 
NursPhyl said:
Ok I will do new pic, I did double the size of the run, the coop was a child’s play house which I added perches to, thanks for the suggestions. Do you think I need more space?View attachment 2193818
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It's less than half the size it should be for your flock. :(
It also looks to be lacking in ventilation and security.
You may want to pay a visit to the Coop and Run Forum and read a few threads or visit the article pages and read up on some of the higher rated articles. You run is not predator proof so your coop better be or sooner or later something will find your chicken, break in and kill them.
 
CindyinSD said:
I cannot keep chickens in a coop with only 4 sq ft per bird, because they may be "cooped up" for weeks at a time.
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However, if you have an attached fully secure predator proof run, you CAN have 4 sq ft per bird or less as long as the run has been winterized. That is what I do and it works magnificently. The run is basically the outdoor living area of their coop. The electrified pen is their day space.
 
Welcome to BYC! So happy you joined our community. A predator proof run is so important. Also having it at least partially covered will allow your chickens some dry spots to hang out in during rainy or snowy weather. I know it's a little hard to find right now, but hardware cloth, at least 19 gauge will keep the predators out. Good luck with your wee ones.
 

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