saracook31 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 After coming back from holiday, I have found we now have 4 extra hens that my mum has agreed to take on from my cousin! I was thinking of some more after xmas anyway, but waiting for some funds first!! They are lovely so defianately wouldn't have been able to say no myself either! Our chooks are currently in a WIR, not sure of the measurements, but with our 9 girls there looked to be plenty of space. Just want to check how much space you should have per hen in a WIR? As they don't get to FR much at the moment. Thanks for any help received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I've seen 1 sqm quoted here but that has to be an absolute minimum. My answer would always be "as much as you can possible give them". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I agree 1 square metre per hen, but adding extra tables and perches is a good idea to give them more space and interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saracook31 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Great, I think its plenty big enough already then! Got some spare wood etc I can use to make perches and climbing frames Now I just need to find a cheap coop for them to roost in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
