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The optimum space for chickens is 3 to 4 square feet per bird. Chickens like to move around so the more space you provide the happier the hens. If you keep too many in a small enclosure they will pick at each other and fight. You will have birds missing feathers and often wounds that may lead to the birds death which is natures way of making room.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, you want to go for about 4 square feet per bird. Of course, more is better.
The above answer would be the smallest amount of space a chicken needs in their outside run / their wake time area.
The coop is the house in which they sleep and they actually prefer to sleep hudled together.
A roost (perch) that is 1 metre in length is ideal for 5 or 6 hens......even more bantams.
If you have less chickens, then the roost really ought to be shorter.
A coop generally only houses a chicken for sleeping so floor space is not needed.
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∙ 15y agoThis depends on how many chickens you would like to raise. You can raise chickens in the city if you want.
A general rule for chickens is that you should have 4 square feet per chicken inside the coop, and 10 square feet per chicken outside the coop (or in the run)
If you where keeping 4 chickens you could house them in a 4 foot by 4 foot coop with a nice attached run.
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∙ 15y agoChickens do not need much land. A small area to peck around in is fine. In the coop you will need about 24 inches per bird for roosting. A small coop of 12FT by 12FT will house a dozen hens quite happily. As for range ground, a regular size backyard is plenty of space.
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∙ 15y agopretty much a lot they need lots of space to eat bugs and grass. they need at least some land to stay healthy.
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∙ 13y agoWell, each chicken needs at LEAST 1.5 square feet to themselves. So it just depends on how many chickens you have :)
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Can you own chickens in warwickri?
You can own chickens in Warwick RI. However, there are laws which mandate how much land that you must have and where they can be located. In some areas of RI, such as Providence, and Woonsocket, you can not have chickens. In other areas such as Cranston, and Warren, chickens can be kept.
Can you raise prairie chickens?
Yes, people can raise prairie chickens on their own land. You can purchase prairie chickens from a poultry supplier or exotic pet supplier.
What do chickens need to survive?
Because chickens taste good and everybody loves chicken!
How much land do you need to support one bee hive?
You don't need much land at all to support one bee hive. An average-sized backyard will easily support two hives. The bees will wander for acres and acres, no matter how much land you have.
What type of land do chicken like?
Chicken do well in all types of land. You do not need clear acreage to allow the chickens to free range. Grassland, forest, hillsides, or anywhere they can forage for plants and insects will suit a chicken. Gallus Gallus came from the jungles of Asia but are adaptable to any land form.
Why do chickens have 2 wings instead of 4?
chickens does not need to fly because they live on land how much they can fly a little bit,so their use evolved them to a two wing animal
How much land do you need to keep a chicken coop?
you need a lot of space so make sure the chickens cant fly out i used have chickens but they flew away its been two years and ihaven'teaten a chicken poorGeorgewhere are you
What do chickens need to thrive?
good food, plenty of water, and a healthy land
Ho many chicken can i rear on a 20 by 10 meter of land?
How many chickens you can put on a certain piece of land depends on your local law and the sort of chickens you want to raise. Free range chickens need more space than locked up battery chickens. You'd need to provide more details for a solid answer.
Can you own chickens in warwickri?
You can own chickens in Warwick RI. However, there are laws which mandate how much land that you must have and where they can be located. In some areas of RI, such as Providence, and Woonsocket, you can not have chickens. In other areas such as Cranston, and Warren, chickens can be kept.
How much room do you need for ten chickens?
100 square feet
Can you raise prairie chickens?
Yes, people can raise prairie chickens on their own land. You can purchase prairie chickens from a poultry supplier or exotic pet supplier.
How much land do you need to be called a farmer?
For being a farmer there is no need to have your own land
How much land is required by Massachusetts to own chickens?
every state is different so you might want to call your local courthouse.
How much do chickens live?
chickens live on farms
What did the Americans give in return for the land in Texas?
chickens
What is the most common land animal in Spain?
Chickens
