will my coop work

[ticks]

Hi, I just purchased a coop intended for chicks for up to 6 months. Since we are cheap we are going to use it for adults. It looks like a rabbit hutch and it is 4x3 and it is on stilts. we have 6 hens and 1 rooster (hopefully) they are goimg to be freerangers will this work. If not my dad and I are going to build and extension for them. They do not have a lot of shelter in thier from predators.

 

[ascott1978]

I've commonly heard that you need at least 10" of roost space per bird. I recommend a slightly larger area with more protection from the element (rain, predators, & climate).

 

[Dreamthief]

I heard 4 square per bird of roost, 10" per bird of run.

Based on your size I would say 3 full size hens (for best productivity and greatest bird happiness). But I'm new and do not own any birds yet so I'll shut up now.

 

[Dawn419]

The general rule is 4 square feet per bird (standard) in the coop, 10 square feet per bird (standard) in the run. For roosts, 8 -10" of space per bird for larger breeds.


Hope this is some help!

Dawn