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| How much space do I need outside the coop? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 07:58 pm |
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CalvinandHobbes Member
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I have 7 chickens, 2 of them are bantams... and I have 16 square feet in a run that is about 5 feet high and another 32 square feet under the coop (1.5 feet high).. They tend to like under the coop... Do I need to expand the run? What if I plan to let them out now and then when I'm around this summer?
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| Posted: Wed Jun 6th, 2012 08:34 am |
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Speckled Ranger SR 
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That is a little over 2 feet per chicken in the run, and with all that extra room inside it seems fine to me. Unless they seem to be stressed or are fighting much, I personally wouldn't worry about it. Letting them out some that will be a nice break for them. If you plan to hatch some or get more you probably should make the run a little bigger. Last edited on Wed Jun 6th, 2012 08:37 am by Speckled Ranger ____________________ Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Partridge Rock, Coturnix Quail, and Brown African Geese. |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 6th, 2012 01:24 pm |
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864dmsc Admin / MOD 
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I'm with SR on that. You should have enough room but if ya add more you will probably have to add to the run!!
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