Calculate the minimum coop and run space required for your flock.
Flock Details
Space Requirements
Coop Area (Inside)18sq ft
Run Area (Outside)60sq ft
Minimum Footprint
Coop (Indoor)18 sq ft
Run (Outdoor)60 sq ft
* Based on 6 standard birds
Overview
Providing enough space is critical to preventing bullying, feather pecking, and stress in your chickens. Happy chickens lay more eggs and are less likely to get sick.
💡
Pro Tips
Nesting Boxes: Provide one nesting box for every 3–4 hens to prevent egg breakage and competition.
Roosting Bars: Ensure each standard chicken has at least 8–10 inches of roost space for sleeping.
Ventilation: Good airflow is vital to prevent respiratory issues and frostbite in winter.
Predator Proofing: Use hardware cloth, not chicken wire, to secure the coop and run from predators.
!
Fun Facts
"Chickens can recognize up to 100 different faces (both human and chicken)."
"Hens will eject sperm from low-status roosters if they don't want to reproduce with them."
"A 'pecking order' is a real social hierarchy where dominant birds eat first."
"Chickens dream when they sleep, experiencing REM cycles just like humans."
Formula: Minimum Space = Flock Count × Species Space Constant
