What is the maximium occupancy of my run & coop?

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I have a 10x10 run attached to a 9x9 coop that has roosts all the way around, and is 10 tall. I have 16 layers right now and looking to raise 15 cornish X for meat. I figure they won't be in this run and coop too long due to them being in a brooder for a while and are ready to process in 8 weeks max. How many can I fit in my setup?

Thanks in advance!
 
Normal standard birds need 10 square feet in the run and 4 square feet in the coop... (this sites favorite answer)

the run 'holds' 10
the coop 'holds' 20

if they are attached like mine are you can likely do the 15.

I never have done broiler birds so I am not sure if they require more or less (my guess is less) space.
 
I think you can fit all of them in. If the coop is 10 ft tall and has a lot roosts, you will be fine. If they all have a place to sleep you can fit them.
 
I didn't think broilers roosted very high due to weight.

And they make lots of waist... be prepared to clean three times as often even though you are only doubling the animals.
 

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