chickenanne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'd like some opinions about the size of run my chickens are in. a) the run is about 15feet by 4feet b) There are 4 chickens - a Rhode Island, Sussex light, and 2 hybrid birds - all standard sized, no large heavy breeds or bantams. c) They are out at the weekend to have the run of the garden, but Mon-Fri just now they are in the run the whole time becuase it's dark when we leave in the morning and dark when we get back. I know that in terms of space-per-bird they're fine, but it doesn't give them vast amount of room to "play" in. I'm really loath to let them out during the day when we're not around becuase of the risk of foxes. I've had them 4 months and they lay every day and are healthy and seem happy - though they do "shout" at us in the morning when we leave for work - either to be let out or for some treats/cuddles! Am I just being soft or am I right to worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 your run sounds absolutely fine to me 15 feet is very generous! We are building a wooden run tomorrow which is 12 feet and we thought that was long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 They're just so good at telling us off though - the "let us out now" bokking gives me a terrible guilt trip. I defintiely feel reassured now though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 bokking gives me a terrible guilt trip. I get really guilty aswell, . BC (before chickens) we used to go away every weekend in our touring caravan, now AC (after chickens) the trips are getting less and less and less because I cant bear to leave them, what am I like?! Chickens are very clever you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Sounds very generous to me! Don't let the little madams guilt trip you. They are living in the lap of luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
