Why does this coop say it will house 12 - 15 chickens?

[greenguys]

of course, on the other hand, I wasn't suggesting that I should house 20 birds with 12 sq ft of space, either. Anyone with eyes could see that just wouldn't work.

as for the cuddling....well, I do ask them, "how's the babies?" when I go to feed them and at night Roy always tells them, "goodnight, ladies."

Greg

 

[Grammahen]

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OMG you kill me! I caught my hubby saying "how's the babies?" and he was the one that didn't want the chickens

 

[morelcabin]

Our grandmothers packed as many chickens in as small a space as possible, they had a family to feed...and they slept four kids to a double bed too...at least where I come from. Three bedroom houses and 13 kids...so lets not even go there with the chickens...anyway, I am one that says "whatever works for you...by all means do it"
When my birds freeranged I kept them at 2 sq ft and had no problems whatsover. In winter when closed in three square feet is alot in this neck of the woods. So um, yes, I would definitely say that when chickens become pets alot of things change. If times ever get tough you'll see people packing them in...for their own survival

 

[will hunt for food]

What, didn't Granny take pictures of eye glasses on chicks?

Oh yeah, no digital cameras back then.

My mom wrung their necks by hand when it was time for dinner.

 

[Zahboo]

If you are just looking at chickens, and don't know how much space they need then a coop reasonably priced that holds a dozen chickens is AWESOME. They can say that TECHNICALLY it will hold them, and get away with it. It's a shame.