I have an old playset that I am converting to coop. The structure is about 5' x5' , so based on 2sf/bird and my plan on about 6 hens--I should be in good shape. I have a large garden area (fenced off with 6' fences on three sides and a 4'chain link on one side. My plan is to let the chickens out...
I have a very similar swing set structure that will be building a chicken coop out of. I first thought of keeping it as is, with the coop on top and letting them run underneath. I have plenty of room, therefore I am leaning towards lowering it and building a a good size run 8' x16' . I had...