Question ... coop size help

[Lawrence Lovestock]

Aloha everyone! We had a horrible season of nonstop rain. I had to rescue my hens quickly. So we built a quick 10x10 (repurposed dog kennel) temporary coop. I feel like my hens are happy, they’re laying eggs daily. there’s 13 hens total. Am I ok with this for another 30’days ... at least?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Coop or run? That's very spacious for a coop for 13 birds.

If you meant run, it's tight, but if it's temporary and you're aware that you need to keep an eye out for bullying, it should be ok for now.

 

[Lawrence Lovestock]

Coop or run? That's very spacious for a coop for 13 birds.

If you meant run, it's tight, but if it's temporary and you're aware that you need to keep an eye out for bullying, it should be ok for now.

I guess it’s all in one. 10x10 x6’ tall. We built a 2 pallet thingy up against the wall so it’s 3 sided With plywood on top. Their nesting boxes are underneath. I have several roosts that are elevated at different levels, a waterer that’s a 5 gallon bucket elevated with nipples on the bottom. I usually feed them in a long 36” feeder and there’s never been a problem. They’ve all been raised together since 1 week old. They range from 9-6 months of age. I do let them free range but they take turn with the dogs. I can’t allow them out together, the dogs would kill them.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Wow your views are truly breathtaking... I like that even the chickens seem to be gazing at it!

Well they seem fine with the set up for now and it's better than sitting somewhere flooded.

 

[leslielbk]

They'll be fine. Just keep it clean until you're done with your new build.