If they only sleep in the coop and can free range during the day or have a run, maximum of 25birds (For sleeping, each large fowl chicken needs a MINIMUM of four square feet. ) If they live in the coop the maximum you should have is ten.
How many chickens can you put in a 4x4 coop?
Light Breeds For lighter breeds, like the White Leghorn, chickens that are allowed to forage outside during the day should have at least 3 square feet per bird, so a 4′ x 8′ coop could house 10-11 birds.Aug 2, 2011
How many chickens can you put in a 10x20 coop?
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How big of a coop do I need for 11 chickens?
The minimum rule of thumb is about 2 to 3 square feet per chicken inside the chicken coop, and 8 to 10 square feet per chicken in an outside run. More square footage is better.
What size coop do I need for 12 chickens?
3 square feet per chicken x 12 chickens = 36 sq feet of open chicken room. This means that you will need a 6 foot x 6 foot open coop area for the 12 chickens, plus the area needed for their furniture. Personally, I'd build a 8 foot x 10 foot coop to comfortably accommodate everything.Mar 4, 2019
How many chickens can you put in a 4x8 coop?
Some say 3 to 4 sq. ft. per chicken, which would equal 10-11 chickens in a 4x8 coop. However, several different websites advertise their 4x8 chicken coops can house 15-20 chickens.