joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 In here i have : 1 Orpington Bantam 1 Silkie 5 two and half month old chicks - But 3 will proberly be going soon (In the next couple of months) 1 Pekin 2 Polish Bantams 1 Gold Top And Maybe some more chicks soon ... Is there enough room for 3 more silkie bantam hens ? Thanks Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Anyone ? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I wouldn't to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 why not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Because there isn't enough room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Are you sure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yep, isn't that why you asked? for an opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yes What about 2 then ... And i just thought you where joking so you could buy them or somthing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I wouldn't put anymore in to be honest, looks perfect as it is. And no I don't want them, not a big fan of silkies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh ... Urggg ... I really want another one or two ... Hummm ... Maybe not even just one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Can't introduce one on its own though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Stop frustrating me ... What about 2 then ? Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 What is the size of the run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 ermmm .. this is just a guess but i would say around 17 ft by 6 But that is just a guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 So it's roughly 2m x 6m. 12m square space. So big enough for 12 hens with a little free ranging and you have 11. That's why you cant have anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 I will make the run bigger ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Then it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yay I will pm you the exact measurements tomorrow ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hi jozza, you know the maths - very roughly 1 chicken / sq metre So do the sums What are the dimensions of your run. I have to say though, they can never have enough space, my 5 have more than 30 sq. metres and they still want more Only you know, are your hens happy & content, do they get much F/range time These are all the things you have to consider & I know that you will. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I wouldnt add any more in that space sorry Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 I think i am just going to get one or 2 more ... But i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 My run is 2.5 x 7m and I have seven hens in it and that's just about right. Any more and they would be too cramped. You could always make your run two dimensional and add a top layer of branches, perches. Like a chicken gym or an additional platform . . it would create more space i suppose. There are loads of ideas on here . . check out the threads . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I think i am just going to get one or 2 more ... But i dont know Why were you asking us then josh if you are going to go ahead with it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I was going to suggest the same as AJuff - we don't have a WIR, only a cube with extensions and to provide extra space we have in it freestanding perches, stools, mezzanine level and broom handle perches - so if we can do that in a cube run, you should be able to do loads in a WIR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 It looks like you have enough room at the near end to add an extension of an additional few feet.That'll make a difference and then maybe you could slip another two in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
