ajm200 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hi, I'm intending to let the hens free range most of the time but they will have to be in the run 3 or 4 mornings a week while I'm out and about. Is the basic run really large enough for 5 or will they be cramped? I intend to either extend the run or build a fixed run a some point in the future but need to save up first and I'm worried that to begin with they won't have enough room Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I might be wrong but I'm pretty convinced the cube and standard run are designed for 6 hens (10 with the extension) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 5 will be absolutely fine in the standard cube run, especially if they get time out as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 The standard run is meant for up to 6 hens so they should be fine unless you have large, heavy breeds (sorry but I forgot to look at your signature before posting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hi They are all coming from Omlet - 3 gingernut rangers and 2 pepperpots. I did consider getting a mixture from a local breeder as I've seen several breeds that I'd like but my car is totally impractical for transporting chickens. Thanks for putting my mind at rest. I can't believe that I'm worrying about them before they are even here Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 You wait 'til they arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Five will be fine. Worrying about them is part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
