i have a 6 ft by 6ft coop how many chickens would i be able to house

[richard stark]

im just starting out with chickens and was wondering how many i should or could have in a 6 by 6 coop any info wud be helpful

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

I'd say maximum 8-9 chickens. Are you letting them free range during the day or have you got a run attached?

 

[richard stark]

i have a 6x6 shed with a 6x6 coop im just starting out and was wondering as i did not want to get to many and it be to small for them any advice would be great

 

[mickey328]

Welcome Richard

Chickens need about 3 to 4 square feet each, so for a 36 sq ft coop, about 8 or 9 would be optimum, just as Sumi suggested!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC from California!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. Large fowl need 4 sq ft per bird, bantams 3. In your coop I personally would not go over 7 large fowl. During any cold weather spells if they have to remain indoors for any length of time, crowding can bring on many problems. It is better to give them more room than not enough. Good luck.

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[CayugaLover]

welcome!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

4H chicken mom gave you good advice - remember you will need room for feeders, waterers and nest boxes.

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Hello! I'd guess 6-7 large fowl would be fine for the coop. If you have the bantam breeds (Cochin, Silkie) it would hold maybe up to ten.