How many chickens can it really hold?
464422
I added a small (about 3x4x6) run onto mine and it is just enough for two hens. Barely.
464423
Four max. I let them out during the day so they can run around and exercise, but the four of them love their coop. And its easy to assemble as well.
464424
We have 4 chickens and they really only sleep in the coop. I let my chickens free range in my backyard. I think the bottom part of the coop, the run, is too small for 4 fully grown chickens. That said, it is a very sturdy coop and it looks nice in our urban backyard. We are very happy with it.
464425
I don't own this but have been studying coops before I build one. Think about it. The overall length of this product is 5'. The coop can't be more than 2' of that and it says it's 27" deep. So the floor on the inside of the coop is about 4 square feet. That's the recommended space PER CHICKEN by most of the experts. Visualize a 2' x 2' square on your floor. Now imagine three or four chickens standing much less moving around in that space. This is a one chicken coop.
464426
I wouldn't put more than 2. I use this just as a secure nighttime coop and there's a good amount of sleeping/ nesting space, but I don't keep my chickens closed in it during the day as they are used to WAY more space.
464427
I have four who are currently 10 weeks old. They spend nights in there, shut in the nesting/roosting area when it's been cold. It is ok for that. It is too small for them to live in there all the time in my opinion, especially in view of the square footage suggested per chicken by the various expert sites. We have it in a shed with a indoor run area for indoor days, and plan an outdoor run and chicken tunnel set up for more adventures as they get older.
464428
I have 2 Bantams in it. I'd feel comfortable with 3, but I free range for most of the day. Not sure about standard size.
709916
Not really. I have three pullets and I still had to build them a bigger run. The coop also doesn't have enough roosting space for six chickens.
1961082
If you use chip I don't think you can tell the difference. There is room for up to 8 chickens, however, This might be a little too much for the MB.
709918
This coop is very cute, but it will not handle more than 2 - 3 chickens. It is very small if you plan to keep them inside all the time. Chickens need room to roost and lay, as well as yard space to forage, this coop does not afford them any space to roam.
831498
Depends how often you want to fill it and how hot it is outside... I have 5 chickens and fill it about every 5-6 days in the winter and about every 3 days in summer
2141436
I would suggest 2 chickens. Possibly 3 but very crowded. We use it as a rabbit pen and we have 3 chickens in a coop 3x the size of this one. I think it's great for baby chicks.
709919
Nowhere near big enough. This coop is made for 3 full size chickens and maybe 4 smaller chickens.
2021641
We have only done chickens in it. The largest being about six pounds. I'm not sure about ducks, but we have done 2-3 at one time. It worked well.
1120027
I don't think one section would hold as much chicken as you would need for a large event, but it is a lifesaver for me when I host holiday parties with 10-12 people. It keeps food warm and is easy to clean.
578192
This will definitely hold enough feed for 3 chickens for several days. There is no top. I made partial cover for the bottom feeding area so the chicken feed loss was minimized. I cut a piece of plastic 1.5" x 8" and attached it with plastic strip ties to the bottom area.
560178
I have no idea but it will hold a medium size chicken. My favorite crock pot ever. It's pretty tall and the handles are really convenient.
926234
I have 6 in a similar cage and it works well for them. (Looking at this one to replace old cage because joints starting to give out )I have had up to 10 - would say that was max. With 6 being ideal. Nice size flock since parakeets like to be in a group with good space for flying and different areas to play and rest.
578189
yep! Perfect size for three chickens. I have the larger one and have five chickens. It seemed too big at the time, but it holds a LOT making feeding time easy. I fill it about once every 10 days. I have the smaller one to hold grit and oyster shell.
2250323
Hi there. The maximum number of chicks I have had under this brooder is 17 Orpington chicks. They did not all fit under the brooder and I felt 17 was too many. It maybe OK for more chicks of a smaller breed. I have now bought the larger EcoGlow 50 as well as the 20.
1530250
I keep 3 with plenty of room. I think up to 6 would be comfortable. Make sure you reinforce to keep predators out.My Dad raised 5000. It's amazing how little space chickens need to be happy and keep laying.
2106294
It's big enough, but not worth the money, dose not hold up in weather, you can fence off a section of your chicken yard just for chicks, that way they are safe from big chickens and they are still with the group.
1672874
Not really. All the panels are preassembled. You would be better off building a custom with the amount of work it would take to stretch this out! But it is adequate for 3-4 hens as is.