How Much Brooder Space For 6 week Old Chicks

[Chook-A-Holic]

I've hatched and brooded chicks before, however this is the first time that I've done it in the fall. I am brooding them in the house due the weather this time of year. My question is, how much room would you recommend for 22 6 to 8 week old chicks? I just don't want any problems such as fighting or pecking due to them being overcrowded. Thanks

Marty

 

[teach1rusl]

I'm going by "Raising Chickens for Dummies." According to the book, for the first month they need a minimum of 6 sq. inches per bird. But more would be nice, because then it recommends that after a month they need about 2 sq. feet per bird...so 44 sq. feet for 22 older chicks.

 

[mediazeal]

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Darn
I have 13 5 week olds in a 6 ft by 2.5 ft by 2.5ft brooder. Looks like I'm going to have to make another one and split them up.
Silly chickies.