i somehow acquired 2 runaways and i have questions. please help

[pollipazzi]

i am measuring the small run. it's about 6 feet (2m) long and a little under 3' (1m) wide. plus under the coop area is about 3' (1m) square
and so is the coop, of course.
the polytunnel is 6' (2m) x 9' (3m)

someone who is good at math? is this ok?

 

[redinator]

i am measuring the small run. it's about 6 feet (2m) long and a little under 3' (1m) wide. plus under the coop area is about 3' (1m) square
and so is the coop, of course.
the polytunnel is 6' (2m) x 9' (3m)

someone who is good at math? is this ok?

I have a 9 ftx18ft run for 4 chicks (10 weeks) almost adult sized . . . I had one of those smaller coops in it, but they refused to use when they got too cramped so I took it out. I set up some shelves (roost bars are coming) for them to rest on and they seem happier without it taking up space . . . neither of my two pullets are laying ATM so that helps.

 

[pollipazzi]

I have a 9 ftx18ft run for 4 chicks (10 weeks) almost adult sized . . . I had one of those smaller coops in it, but they refused to use when they got too cramped so I took it out. I set up some shelves (roost bars are coming) for them to rest on and they seem happier without it taking up space . . . neither of my two pullets are laying ATM so that helps.

that seems like loads of room! lucky chickens! did you get another coop instead?

i don't think the actual coop i have is too bad for 2 chickens but i wouldn't want more to have to be in there. it said it was a 4 chicken coop. i have peewee sized chickens in it and i wouldn't put 2 more! it's so misleading to people. i'm just glad i didn't get one for 2!
the run even with the extension is dumb.

 

[RoyalChick]

i am measuring the small run. it's about 6 feet (2m) long and a little under 3' (1m) wide. plus under the coop area is about 3' (1m) square
and so is the coop, of course.
the polytunnel is 6' (2m) x 9' (3m)

someone who is good at math? is this ok?

That is just about what is often recommended as space for two chickens.
They of course really want much more room, but it is totally fine if you need to lock them in for a part of a day or even the full day because of an appointment.
I recommend providing entertainment while they are confined. Fresh straw in the floor, hang a cabbage from the roof, a pile of weeds and half rotten leaves. Stuff like that will keep them entertained for a day.

 

[pollipazzi]

That is just about what is often recommended as space for two chickens.
They of course really want much more room, but it is totally fine if you need to lock them in for a part of a day or even the full day because of an appointment.
I recommend providing entertainment while they are confined. Fresh straw in the floor, hang a cabbage from the roof, a pile of weeds and half rotten leaves. Stuff like that will keep them entertained for a day.

perfect!!! thank you