URGENT Some questions about raising chick? HELP

[Tomfieldenloveshichickens]

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying an incubator but i need to plan ahead. The questions i'd like to ask is:

1. What age could i move the chicks to the adult coop with other chickens?
2. How much floor space would 6 chickens need in a small coop after the brooder? ( I'm goping to build a little run and coop for them.)
3. How big does the run need to be?

Please answer quickly!!!

Thanks

 

[abhaya]

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[Katy]

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[Tuffoldhen]

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[GammaPoppyLilyFlutter]

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I'm not a super chicken expert, but I think I can help you.

Question 1: Um... I'm not sure. I bought my 4 pullets at the same time and there were no other chickens to pick on them...

Question 2: My four chickens have about 5x5 feet floor space, and they are fine. It's big enough for six chickens.

Question 3: The run I have is about 13x5 feet. The girls prefer to free range, but the run's plenty big. It could hold about 10 chickens and not be crammed.

Hope this helps

 

[cmom]

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I agree...

 

[Tomfieldenloveshichickens]

Thank you for all your answers