[gsc]

Decision time for how many.  Here is a pic of the inside of the house just under 3'x3' excluding nest box. 

Could I move the perch to get a second perch in?

[wolverine]

that's bigger than mine and I have 3 happy chickens so why not put another perch and go with 4

[Craig69]

House in big enough for 4 but the attached run is only big enough for about 2 i think!

[gsc]

The run I'm not worried about as mostly they will be outside it.
Just don't like to think of them being too cramped indoors.

Maybe 4 with 2 perches would work.

[wolverine]

yeah i think 4 with two perches they dont need that much room at night i dont think if they have all that room outside why not ditch the mini coop  make monster coop and get ten ha ha ha i want more 3 isnot enough for me when i move chicken land is a priority 

[Jeanette]

When you get your fencing please get the fox proof weld mesh fencing and dig it into the ground so that a fox cant dig underneath, For extra precautinns i also lat paving slabs aroun the outside of the run. Enjoy.

[gsc]

I was going to use electric netting around the whole area.

[taximan]

its ideal size for four as long as they only sleep there. i put apiece of wood over the mesh leaving inch gap at top and drilled holes at top near roof for ventilation. now got 8by5 shed with six banties,just need to get the four warrens not to go in coop and go in shed.

[alisonwo]

I bought one of these coops, whata waste of money, luckily I just wanted a quick isolation hut for the girls, would not like to keep chickens in it for too long.  Having said that have just bought some 10 weeks old chicks, so will keep them in it till they are old enough to join the others, but have put a very large pen around them as well.  The design is so poor its laughable.  My husband built our main coop, it cost £100 and is totally collapsible and so well built, it will last a lifetime.  Time permitting I would have asked him to make a smaller one, but this was quicker (and it shows). alison

[gsc]

I intend to use it just for newcomers.  I was pretty sure I would make a fair few mistakes to begin with.  I don;t think I will bother with any more with runs - just use the electric poultry netting to mark of an area where they can roam.

If I make my own housing does anyone  know when it becomes a 'building' from the planning point of view?  I know pig and poultry arks are permitted development but a full size shed I would need permission for.  I have no idea where the dividing line is.

[Craig69]

Some councils will let you put up a shed upto 100 square foot without planning permission - but it would be best to check with your local council 1st as they might be different.