Chicken coop size
As a rule of thumb for the basic size (minimum value) of a chicken coop: Depending on the size of the chickens, there is space for a maximum of 3 medium-sized chickens or 5 bantams on one square meter of coop space.
Nevertheless, one should not mercilessly exhaust this minimal basic size, because the more space the chickens have in the barn, the more comfortable they feel.
The scratching area should make up about a third of this area and be 10 to 15 cm high.
Perches
The rest of the area in the hen house is reserved for perches with a manure board or pit. These are to be mounted at a height in order to counteract battles for the best (highest) seat.
Perches length
There must be around 25 cm perch available for each chicken.
Laying nests
So that chickens can delight their keeper with freshly laid eggs, it makes sense to set up laying nests in the barn . There are individual or group nests in specialist shops, but with a little manual skill they can be built yourself just as well.
Nest size
A laying nest should measure 35 x 35 x 35 cm, with one nest being sufficient for 3-4 chickens.
And don't worry, even without a laying nest, the hen will find a place and lay her egg!
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