Tuesday, February 28, 2012

RE: [CHICKENS-101] Cage size

 

Hi Valerie,

            I typed in on Google search, “Square footage needed for chickens” and got back LOADS of websites.

 

            Here is the answer from one, from http://www.chicken-ark.net/building-chicken-coops/

 

·         Chicks up to 10 weeks of age will need less than 1 square foot of floor space and thereafter about 1.5 to 2.0 square feet. Layers of brown eggs will generally need more floor space than white egg layers, ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 square feet. White egg layers will require 1.5 to 2.0 square feet. Laying chickens that are meat-type breeders require more area, about 2.5 to 3.0 square feet.

 

            We are considering this, too.  Let me know how it goes!

 

            When are you going to come visit?

Laura

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pat & Valerie
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:56 AM
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Cage size

 

 

I am looking to raise some meat chickens this year. I cannot allow free range. If I am raising about 20-25 chickens at a time, what is the minimum size cage/kennel that I need for them? Right now for my egg layers, I have a 10x10 kennel that they are in. Would that work? Could I use something a little smaller? Do I need bigger? I know they will only be around for about 8 weeks, right?

Thanks

Valerie in Va.

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