Chicken Coops

Floor area should be a minumum of 0.2 sq m (2 square foot) per bird (large fowl) or 40cm square (16inch square) for bantam coops. If you can give them more space then so much the better bearing in mind they will be spending time in the henhouse sheltering from the rain and wind.

Perches should a minimum of 25 cm (10 inch) for large fowl and 18 cm (8 inch) for bantams. Allow 30 cm (12 inch) between perches if more than one.

Woodchip, straw and autumn leaves are great ground cover in chicken runs.

Alternative coops can be made with Cheap Plastic Storage Sheds and Compost Bins.