[Leaf]

hi iv read the defra link, but wondered how much space would you need for say a couple of bantoms?? what size shelter/run etc.

Thanks Mal

[Aunt Sally]

Bantams are very small and I've no experience with them, but for medium sized chickens I'd recommend a minimum of 1 squ metre of run space each, more is better if they don't get to freerange and have to stay in the run.  Scale down a bit for bantams  

[Leaf]

maybe i could get some, got about 4 m2 free would 2 be ok, i mean enough company?

[Aunt Sally]

I only have two hens and they are fine company for eachother  

[poultrygeist]

...and it's easier to add later than to take away !!

Go for it Mal.

Rob

[babe]

2 ha ha ha ha ha. i think aunt sally is the only one here who has kept to just two. (and im sure when her garden grows up her flock will grow too)

i started with just 3, now ive got  *"!*^ :roll:

[Foxy]

2 ha ha ha ha ha. i think aunt sally is the only one here who has kept to just two. (and im sure when her garden grows up her flock will grow too)

i started with just 3, now ive got  *"!*^ :roll:

Yes babe how many chooks have you got now? Leaf  be warned chickens are addictive!!!