New to chickens

[Mpyat25]

Hello! My name is Melissa. 3 1/2 years ago we moved to our dream property. We have 9 acres (a lot of it wooded). This year I am making one of my goals/dreams come true. We have 6 day old chicks in a brooder right now. I am excited and very nervous about this new venture! Does anyone have advice on how big of a chicken run we should build for 6?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Melissa, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'd make it 8'x10' or larger. The coop should be at least 6'x4'.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Melissa, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Mpyat25]

Hello, Melissa, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'd make it 8'x10' or larger. The coop should be at least 6'x4'.

Thank you! 8 x 10 is what I was thinking!! Glad I was on the right track!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Welcome to BYC. Congrats on your new chicks!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Hello! Welcome!

This was my chicken run for six chickens for a while. I am currently expanding it and have more chickens (chicks) in the brooder!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Welcome to BYC! I see you caught Chicken Math!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope you will enjoy Backyard Chickens as much as we do.