How many chickens are supposed to be in a box?
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Only one. But chickens get crazy. Sometimes two will squeeze into the same box at the same time. They seem to want a particular box and if somebody else is in it, move over. Hope this answers your question. But only one is what the box is made for.
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And I have 6 Rhode Island Reds and 6 New Hampshire Reds, and they seem to fit fine
1716353
The nests are designed for one chicken at a time. We have 6 boxes for 17 hens and it works just fine.
1716354
I often have 2 hens in a nest at a time. It is perfectly ok. They lay their eggs and are perfectly happy. The box is big enough for the 2 hens actually, unless they are Giants.
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Just one. But it's still very roomy for the bigger birds (Buff Orp, Barred Rock, etc.). My hens went through a phase when they all preferred one box over the others. So I found three all crammed into one (but one of them was literally hanging out the opening). The product photo is very accurate regarding space. It's comfortably snug-- enough space for one hen to arrange her nest, but not roomy enough for more than one to be in there happily. I have ten hens (all of the medium-large variety) and three boxes. Works perfectly.
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I have four boxes and 12 hens use them, often 4 eggs in a box, and probably could have gotten by with 2 or 3. They only go in the box to lay their egg, so they take turns, you certainly don't need one per Hen, as they perch or are on the ground when they are not laying, and only go into the box to lay their daily egg.
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Personally I think this one would house only 3 or 4 chickens. I'll be using it soon for 3 new additions to my flock before integrating them into the bigger group. The side opens (opposite the nesting boxes) and the floor slides out for cleaning.
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David, when I purchased these boxes about a year ago, there were 7-8 in the package in this particular size. They are great sturdy boxes and we crammed a lot of stuff in them. Each size I ordered had a different amount, but they were advertised with amount so I knew. If you're moving, good luck and best wishes.
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there are 10 in the package. My hens love them and they clean up easily. I've only used 1 per box since May and are still in good shape. Just clean out any small debris that gets on them. They are great!
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Each rack has about 21"x14" of useable space...eyeballing it, I'd say 6 chicken quarters per rack easily, maybe 8 if you stack closer together. MB also sells extra racks.
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I agree with the previous response we think it was 6-7 boxes. I recall because I thought I didn't get it all at first.
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38 in long by 32 in wide by 10 deep. It holds (comfortably) about 50 chicks until they are about 2 weeks old. Then you may want to start moving them somewhere.
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I think this coop is too small inside for 4 regular size hens. I decided to only house 3 hens myself. Even with a larger run (which I added) I think the maximum should be 3 otherwise your hens may become stressed.
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I think about 30 but there isn't as much chicken on them as the photo shows.
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I have 6 in a similar cage and it works well for them. (Looking at this one to replace old cage because joints starting to give out )I have had up to 10 - would say that was max. With 6 being ideal. Nice size flock since parakeets like to be in a group with good space for flying and different areas to play and rest.
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It will work for one turkey at a time. You could do about 2-3 chickens at a time. :). We love ours!
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Yes they would I've had this coop for 2 years with a many as 6 chickens at a time. Directions are not very good, use the picture on the front of the box for putting it together. A good starter coop.
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Mine is in an 8x8 dog run with roof. Walk in. My coop is off the ground on a simple frame. Chickens have access to all the ground space. I made a ladder to get in the coop.
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once assembled I had four bags of 500 which would equal the 2000 eggs the description says there are - be forewarned the eggs come unassembled in a single box...
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I think there were 50. I bought several boxes and used them right away. So I do not even have an empty box.
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I'm not sure how big those are, but I think 4 regular chickens could fit (two perches, our two share one usually), but no more.
414239
Yes, 4 Sussex chickens will fit in the coop mentioned. An approximate size per hen is roughly 2 sq. ft. as long as sufficient outdoor access is provided (yard or enclosed pen). This coop is designed to be a laying and protection area overnight only; not a total living space (no light, outdoors). Caution on this coop toward security as the coop door shuts by gravity. An additional closed latch or board to keep door closed from predator inquires is suggested at the entrance.