How much space do chickens need?

In terms of roaming, each chicken at a minimum will require 15 square foot. So if you have 6 chickens you will need around 90 square foot (6×15). This isn’t much land at all- a ten foot long by nine foot wide strip of grass would meet this. read more

Chickens like to perch in the daytime as well as at night, so give them some logs or branches to play on. It can be done! This patio garden is just 10 by 8. 5 metres, but the chicken run adds an intriguing extra dimension. The chickens have a raised house with a covered run attached. read more

And some chickens seem to enjoy blocking the entry points if there are limits. When they get off, mine tend to want to fly down, not jump to a halfway point. They need room to fly down without bumping into feeders, waterers, nesting boxes, or a wall. The more chickens you have the less roost space per chicken you need. read more

Adding one rooster to a flock of hens does not greatly increase the required space needed, though it sometimes helps flock dynamics if they have more space. read more

It includes planning for your first chickens, understanding their behaviour, choosing suitable housing as well as chickens, equipment you will need and routine care, protecting against predators, dealing with parasites and ailments, broody hens and much more. read more