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samuria

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hen house
« on: December 02, 2012, 15:02 »
hi, i could be getting a 10x4 dog kennel with
 a 6x4 run built in.
was hoping to put some bantams in it.
how many would be best?
dont want it over crowded!!!!!!
thanks ???

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ANHBUC

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Re: hen house
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2012, 16:05 »
I have 7 in an area of 6 x 12 (72 sq ft) which is a little bigger than yours which will be 64 sq ft.  They are let out to freerange as well but seem really happy with the room they have.   ;)
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Re: hen house
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2012, 20:16 »
I have a new 8x12 shed with a 7x8 run how many hens would you think would be suitable as in the new year i will have some orpingtons coming as i intend to start showing them Happy Christmas to you all  :)

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Re: hen house
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2012, 20:45 »
the run space is not very big at all - The very minimum of clear run space (so excluding the coop and the area where you have the feeders and drinkers) of 1 square metres per bird and ideally you should allow 3 square metres per bird if they are in it all the time.
Staffies are softer than you think.


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