Newbie chick mama

[Alison bullen]

Hello newbie here I’m looking for advice on how many large chickens I can have in this coop https://coopsandhutches.co.uk/product/xxl-super-cottage-chicken-coop/ Many thanks in advance

 

[charlie1051]

Hi Will they stay in the structure all of the time or will they be allowed out? Just me, I'd say 4 if full time, 6 if they can get out for an hour or 2. That's just my 1 cent

 

[DobieLover]

Three full sized hens.

 

[Alison bullen]

Hi Will they stay in the structure all of the time or will they be allowed out? Just me, I'd say 4 if full time, 6 if they can get out for an hour or 2. That's just my 1 cent

Currently where we are poultry is on mandatory housing so in the coop and run for now but normally that will have the yard most of the day as well

 

[charlie1051]

Currently where we are poultry is on mandatory housing so in the coop and run for now but normally that will have the yard most of the day as well

Right on Is there a certain breed you have in mind or were you thinking of several breeds?

 

[Alison bullen]

Right on Is there a certain breed you have in mind or were you thinking of several breeds?

I got some eggs off a friend and hatched them myself we have 10 chicks a mix of cream legbars and marans, the ones I can’t keep will go join my friends flock

 

[Rusty Hills Farm]

FYI: It's marked as "Out Of Stock".

Also I'd be concerned with security, as it appears to just sit on the ground with no foundation, tie-downs, etc. or any means to prevent something from tunneling in or pushing it over. I live in tornado country so I KNOW what wind can do, too. Is the wood heavy enough and the hardware tough enough to withstand the rigors of outside interference? It's pretty enough for a back yard but is it strong enough to protect your flock from harm?