Is two roos one too many for 13 hens??

[KRack]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/shadrach’s-multi-coops.74344/

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https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/understanding-your-rooster.75056/

Thank you!

 

[McChooky]

Some chickens don't bear confinement well and won't roost in a coop if trees are nearby. Your coop could be too small too(like mine) My coop is only 4 x 5 (20 sq feet) 4 hens roost in it

 

[KRack]

Some chickens don't bear confinement well and won't roost in a coop if trees are nearby. Your coop could be too small too(like mine) My coop is only 4 x 5 (20 sq feet) 4 hens roost in it

My chickens in the tree really like to spread out. If there’s not enough space for 2 chickens between them, they’re not having it. Idk how big of a coop I’d need to make them want to get in it . The two that go in the coop are right beside each other with tons and tons of space left, they don’t spread out at all.

 

[McChooky]

My chickens in the tree really like to spread out. If there’s not enough space for 2 chickens between them, they’re not having it. Idk how big of a coop I’d need to make them want to get in it . The two that go in the coop are right beside each other with tons and tons of space left, they don’t spread out at all.

Place wire around the trunk so predators can't climb it. Chickens are vulnerable in trees. He had to doctor on his a lot (predator injuries, frost bite,etc)I prefer to lock them up at night myself

 

[KRack]

Place wire around the trunk so predators can't climb it. Chickens are vulnerable in trees. He had to doctor on his a lot (predator injuries, frost bite,etc)I prefer to lock them up at night myself

I’ve had chickens in that tree for years lol. chicken wire wouldn’t slow down a predator that could get them in the tree. At least not where I live. I used to get a ladder and get them down but after a few weeks I decided if they’re happier there, then I’d just trust the Lord to protect them. Same reason I let them free range. I try to let the pets I have live as free and natural of a life as I possibly can, because it’s theirs to live, and I’ve seen how much happier it makes them. From our bunny to our dog, all our critters have free range on our land.