You can find chicken coops online, in pet shops or at nearby ranch supply stores. A standard chicken needs 4 square foot of floor space in the coop and 8 square foot in the run. Set up the coop once delivered. What is meant by setting up the coop is constructing it if it wasn’t bought set-up already.
How many chickens can you put in a chicken coop?
Some say 3 to 4 sq. Ft. per chicken, which would equal 10-11 chickens in a 4×8 coop. However, several different websites advertise their 4×8 chicken coops can house 15-20 chickens. Some say 3 to 4 sq. Ft. per chicken, which would equal 10-11 chickens in a 4×8 coop.
How many chickens can I keep in my Coop?
You cannot keep more than two. You might need to consider the coop size as well. If you have a coop for two chickens, you cannot have more than two. But when you have a large coop to accommodate more than six chickens and you can have a large backyard, then you will have the freedom to get more. We will suggest you start with two or three.
Can backyard chickens stay in a coop?
So yes, chickens can stay inside their coop all day as long as they have everything they need for the entire day, including light. If your coop does not have windows you can put in lights and a timer, but that often requires running electric and many people don’t want to do that outside.
The most usefull answer is, smaller chickens seem to be able to fly better than heavier breeds. I would keep them in a coop with a run for about 2-3 weeks to let them know that there will always be food and water there. After 2-3 weeks I would let them out about an hour before dark for a couple of days to get them in the rhythm of things.