My chicken coop is smaller than I expected :(

[ShrekDawg]

I believe that's 4 sq ft per bird of floor space within the coop. On the roost bars my ladies all cluster together and there is a lot of empty roost bar space.

Yes you are correct, it is floor space. Roost space I think is 1 sq ft or maybe it was linear foot of space per bird but mine always huddled together too. Although in summer they do tend to spread out more, at least mine did.

 

[aart]

On the roost bars my ladies all cluster together and there is a lot of empty roost bar space.

Yes you are correct, it is floor space. Roost space I think is 1 sq ft or maybe it was linear foot of space per bird but mine always huddled together too. Although in summer they do tend to spread out more, at least mine did.

Yes, linear for roost space.
But keep in mind that they need room for wing spread to fly up.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Yes, linear for roost space.
But keep in mind that they need room for wing spread to fly up.

That makes sense. Thanks!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I wasnt planning on putting the food in coop Hmmm... those are good questions. I am predator proofing the run, however, Id be so worried about them having access all night to the run. I'm considering having my hubby build an addition to coop for them to access an enclosed food/water area ... My poor husband lol.

Don't worry, he'll get used to the never-ending additions you'll come up with

 

[Iheartbirds]

I wasnt planning on putting the food in coop Hmmm... those are good questions. I am predator proofing the run, however, Id be so worried about them having access all night to the run. I'm considering having my hubby build an addition to coop for them to access an enclosed food/water area ... My poor husband lol.

When chickens roost for the night, they are in for the night and not likely to go to the run until morning.

 

[HowIsItDone]

Hello chicken parents!
I am a new chicken mom. I found my chicken coop online a couple of weeks ago. The online post said it was a 6ftx5ft chicken coop, not including the nesting boxes. Well, my husband and I brought it home, placed it and measured it because we are building a chicken run off of it. Turns out my chicken coop is only 4 ft wide and 5.5 ft long. It shouldn't be a big deal, except that I already have 10 pullets! They're only about 6 weeks old, however, now I'm thinking I may have to rehome a few??
I'm wondering if it'll be okay as long as I make sure I have enough roosting space for each bird? I currently have two roosting bars that are 5.5 ft long. What do ya'll think? I don't want a cramped and uncomfortable situation for my chickens.
Oh, also we live in the northwest so winters are long. Our chicken run is going to be 160 sqft and they will get to free range in our large back yard as well.
I added picture of my coop for reference. I appreciate any advice!

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