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re: Chicken Coops.......
Posted on 7/11/11 at 9:49 am to fishfighter
Posted on 7/11/11 at 9:49 am to fishfighter
I want to build a portable coop, that I can drag around the pasture. I'm guessing big enough for 10-15 birds. How much room does a chicken need? I was thinking of framing it up with some tubing so I can hook the tractor to it and drag it. I'm thinking 20'x20' about 7' tall covered with some shade cloth, and then the "laying house" on one end.
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Posted on 7/11/11 at 10:48 am to ColesCreek
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I'm guessing big enough for 10-15 birds. How much room does a chicken need? I was thinking of framing it up with some tubing so I can hook the tractor to it and drag it. I'm thinking 20'x20' about 7' tall covered with some shade cloth, and then the "laying house" on one end.
quote:[link=( https://backyardchickencoopplans.com/how-much-space-do-chickens-need/)] How Much Space Do Chickens Need?[/link]
Full sized hens will need approximately two square feet of personal space and an additional three square feet or so of yard space to run around in. Its always best to give your flock more space than required.
Chickens can be down right mean to each other, especially in crowded conditions. There is always a “low man on the pole” the bird all the chickens like to peck at or bully, this is where the term “hen pecked” comes from. Giving the chickens extra space to run away from tormentors is a good idea. Having an outside chicken run attached to the hen house is a wonderful way to give the birds extra space.
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