Advice needed

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nickiit2003

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Advice needed
« on: July 18, 2011, 14:40 »
Hi all,

Hubby and I are looking to get some chooks next year. Been looking at some coops and runs and saw this one at a great price but don't know if it will be any good, would really appreciate some feedback.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/pet-bundles/chicken-coop-and-run-rs-716l/invt/rs00087/

We hope to get 4 girls and while they will be kept mainly in the run they will be allowed to roam in the garden when I'm home.

thanks.
Barabell - Black Rock
Snowball - Light Sussex X
Peigi - Leghorn X
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 15:03 »
Hiya,

Minimum recommended run size per hen is 2sqm.
While the coop looks OK I think the run being only 1 sqm is far too small, but if hubby can extend it you can't go far wrong for that price.

Graham

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nickiit2003

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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 15:26 »
Aahhh, ok, the area I have to house the coop and run is 9ft x 18ft. Think I'll get a coop (high off the ground) and build my own run to fit the maximum area I have.

Now, seeing as my girls will be allowed to roam in the garden each day for at least a few hours each day do you think I could house 4 girls or would I be best housing 3?

thanks

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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 15:56 »
The more space they have the happier they will be.
With the coop raised off the ground they will also have shelter from the elements underneath  it.

9ft x 18ft is fine for 4 hens and still enough room for the extra girls you'll be buying next year. :D


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