Chicken Coop & Outdoor Run Size Calculator
Providing adequate coop and run space prevents overcrowding stress, feather pecking, and disease transmission.
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💡 Practical Example
Flock of 6 standard large fowl hens confined to a coop and run: Inside Coop Area = 6 × 4 = 24 sq ft. Outdoor Run Area = 6 × 10 = 60 sq ft. Roosting Perch = 60 inches | Nesting Boxes = 2 boxes.
📖 About Chicken Coop & Outdoor Run Size Calculator
Providing adequate coop and run space prevents overcrowding stress, feather pecking, and disease transmission. Standard guidelines recommend 4 sq ft of indoor coop space and 10 sq ft of outdoor run space per hen.
To use the Chicken Coop & Outdoor Run Size Calculator, enter your Number of Chickens in Flock, Chicken Breed Size, Confinement / Free Range Level. The calculator instantly computes Minimum Inside Coop Floor Area, Minimum Outdoor Run Area and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Number of Chickens in Flock (e.g. 6 in hens), Chicken Breed Size — choose from Bantam Small Breeds (2 sq ft coop / 4 sq ft run), Standard Large Fowl (4 sq ft coop / 8-10 sq ft run), Heavy / Large Breeds (5 sq ft coop / 12 sq ft run), and Confinement / Free Range Level — choose from Confined to Coop & Outdoor Run, Daily Free Range Access (Reduces run requirement). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Inside Coop Area (sq ft) = Flock Count × Coop Rate (2-5 sq ft/hen)
Outdoor Run Area (sq ft) = Flock Count × Run Rate (5-12 sq ft/hen)
Roosting Space = Flock Count × 10 inches | Nesting Boxes = Ceil[ Flock Count ÷ 3 ]
Worked Example
Flock of 6 standard large fowl hens confined to a coop and run:
Inside Coop Area = 6 × 4 = 24 sq ft.
Outdoor Run Area = 6 × 10 = 60 sq ft.
Roosting Perch = 60 inches | Nesting Boxes = 2 boxes.
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