Too Many Chickens in 1 coop and need to create more space for them... what should I do?

faithtomlinson

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Hi everyone! I currently have 30 chickens (1 rooster and 29 hens) which is the most I have had at a time. Before my new flock, I had 8 hens which had plenty of space in my coop. Now it is way too crowded and I need to expand their living space. I currently have a Producer's Pride Defender Chicken Coop which can hold up to 15 chickens, and my plan was to just get another one of them, but if there is a way I could create a large living area, so they could stay all together that would be ideal. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate them! Thank you!!
 
Build a bigger coop, make it twice as big as you think you will need, at 4 sf per bird and 30 chickens thats a 10x12 building BEFORE you consider chicken math, which you have already fallen victim to. I do not think there is a prefab solution for your needs, well maybe a pre fab shed or two
 
Never believe what the manufacturer advertises how many chickens their product will hold. That information will always be WRONG!
It may have been able to accommodate 8 chickens tightly but never was 15 an option.
I can't find the measurements of the interior space. What is the length and width of the interior?
You need to build another building at least twice the size of your present coop.
That or sell 20 chickens.
 
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