What size coop do I need for 10 chickens?

If you have 10 chickens, you will want a coop that is at least 30 square feet and a run that is at least 50 square feet! In this scenario, we would suggest you consider a 6×6 coop with a 6×10 run. This way, you are slightly over your necessary square footage, AND you have room to grow!!

Can chickens be kept in a coop all day?

So yes, chickens can stay inside their coop all day as long as they have everything they need for the entire day, including light. Chickens truly are happiest when they can be outside because they love chasing bugs and such, but if they have to stay in for a day…they’ll be just fine.

Which way should Chicken Coop face?

Many poultry farmers advise to build a chicken coop in the direction facing south. This way, the chooks can receive enough sunlight the entire day.

Do chickens mind being in a coop?

How many square feet per chicken in a coop?

Consider the space you have to devote to an entire chicken coop setup and work backwards. The minimum rule of thumb is about 2 to 3 square feet per chicken inside the chicken coop, and 8 to 10 square feet per chicken in an outside run. More square footage is better.

What size chicken coop do I need for 6 chickens?

The actual chicken coop needs to be at least 3 square foot per chicken. So following on with our example of six chickens, the coop needs to be at least 18 square foot. Click to see full answer Similarly one may ask, how many chickens can you put in a 4×8 coop?

How big of Coop do I need for 12 chickens?

Pre-made coops usually come with specifications that will tell you how many chickens they will comfortably hold. If you are building your own coop you will need to make sure that you have enough room for each chicken. For 12 chickens you will need about 40 square feet.

What should go inside a chicken coop?

Your coop needs a roosting bar or something off the ground on which your chickens can perch. We strongly suggest having perches both inside the coop and outside in the run area. When figuring roosting pole size, you need 5-10” of space per chicken and 10” of space between each pole if you are using more than one.