Quick Guide For Coop & Run Size

Coop:
4 square feet of floor space per Large breed chicken.
3 square feet of floor space per Small breed chicken.
1 square foot of ventilation per 10 sq ft of floor space.

Perch Space:
12 inches of perch space per Large breed chicken.
9 inches of perch space per Small breed chicken.

Roost/Perch Type:
Perches should be positioned at least 12” to 18” away from the wall for head/tail space.
Chickens need a minimum of 18" to 24" of head space above the perch.
2”x2” boards with the edges rounded off may be used for small breeds.
Large breeds do best roosting on the 4” side of a 2”x4” with rounded edges.
Natural branch roosts may also be used. (minimum diameter of 3”-4”)

Nest Boxes:
12”x12” is the standard size for nest boxes.
Minimum of 1 nest box for every 3 laying hens.

Run:
10 Sq Ft of ground space per large breed chicken.
7.5 Sq Ft of ground space per small breed chicken.