Chicken shack Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I bought a cube because I wanted my 4 girls to have plenty of space however I have noticed Omleteers making statements about chickens keeping each other warm. I assumed that they would perch on the roosting bars but I have found that they snuggle in the nesting box. OH would probably go crazy if I got more chooks, but will 4 be warm enough in the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 OOh, definitely too few I'd say - you should add a couple more for warmth! No, seriously - four will be fine, they tend to snuggle up together (who wouldn't) but they won't be too cold in the Cube as it's insulated; I had four in my Cube and they were fine. It sounds like a darn good excuse for a couple more hens though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I've had 3 one year and 4 the next in the cube they are fine all winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thank you for your replys. I was hoping to get a couple of ex-battery next year to add to my flock and to give them a good home. I wanted to get a bit of experience first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I have 4 in a cube. They can still squash themselves into a corner if they want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I have 4 chickens in a Classic and was just thinking "ooh there's loads of room in there for a few more!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
