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Chicken Coop Size Calculator

Find coop and run size for chickens.

Number of chickens

Coop space per bird

Run space per bird

Calculated Output

Coop size 24

Run size 60

Formula: coop = chickens × space per bird

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Number of chickens = 6

3. Coop space per bird = 4

4. Run space per bird = 10

6. Coop size = Number of chickens x Coop space per bird = 6 x 4 = 24

7. Run size = 60

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The math behind it

coop size = chickens × ~4 ft²/bird; run area = chickens × ~10 ft²/bird. More space means happier birds.

6 chickens → 24 ft² coop, 60 ft² run.

Free range?

Even free-range flocks need a secure coop for safety at night.