Standard vs Bantam Chicken Coop Equivalent Spacing

[philogirl]

I am wondering about chicken coop size and spacing. Most coop plans say how many standard chickens can be housed. Is the bantam equivalent 2 bantam for 1 standard chicken? So, a coop that will house 6 standard chickens will house 12 bantam. Am I correct? Or how should I gauge chicken spacing?

Thanks.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Yes, that's what I've read too. If I had an 8 x 8 space, 64 sq. ft so 12 standards or 24 bantams I'd do 8-10 standards and 16-18 bantams. I like to give them a little more space than what's recommended. Makes keeping the coop clean easier and they just seem happier with that extra space.