Number of hens in coop

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Number of hens in coop
« on: April 14, 2013, 20:24 »
I have a traditional hand made (professional) wooden coop. When I bought it the maker stated it could house 6 to 8 medium sized birds, I have 7.  It has 2 perches each approx. 3/4 mtr long.  Since I have had 7 hens they always roost 5 on one perch and 2 on the other, sometimes 6 and 1.   Does that mean I can add a couple more hens???? They free range all day in small field.

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Re: Number of hens in coop
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2013, 20:40 »
If you add more they could get respiratory problems. I currently have 3 -4 roost on the roof apex, so Poppy has the whole house to herself. Given up putting inside.

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Re: Number of hens in coop
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 21:31 »
I think 7 would be the maximum as the first ones in could overheat and not be able to get out.  ;)
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Re: Number of hens in coop
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2013, 17:46 »
Sounds good advice.  I have been looking for a 2nd hand coop  but the good value ones are too far away from me.  Last night I saw a 6 x 4 shed on ebay  so I pressed the buy it now  £30.  the guy said thay have just bought their house and there were 2 sheds exactly the same and less than a year old.  They have bought a much bigger metal shed so don't want them We did a deal and I got the 2 for £50.  He will dismantle so I just have to pick up....  Today I saw a corking Coop on Preloved £25  it looks new....  daren't buy anymore otherwise I will be living in one!!!! :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

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Re: Number of hens in coop
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2013, 18:56 »
Sounds a bit like my garden, full of sheds, coops and walk in run!   :wub:



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