Chicken Coop Size Calculator

Find coop and run size for chickens.

Number of chickens

Coop space per bird

Run space per bird

Coop size 24

Run size 60

Formula: coop = chickens × space per bird

Step-by-step with your numbers:

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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Sizing a coop and run for happy, healthy chickens.

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.