Chickens need enough coop space to stay healthy and avoid pecking-order stress. Enter your flock details below and get minimum square footage for both the indoor coop and outdoor run, plus layout suggestions.
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Overcrowding is the leading cause of feather-pecking, disease spread, and reduced egg production. Always build bigger than the minimum — you'll almost certainly add more birds. Cold-climate coops need extra insulation but not extra heating; healthy chickens generate enough body heat in a properly sized space.