milli Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I have been semi lurking around here for a while enjoying looking at everyone's chickens. Now we might finally be in a position to get our own, but we only have a very small garden. We have enough space to build a WIR of about 2.5m x 2.5m, but because of our work patterns the chickens would be confined to it most of the time. So my question is this, do we have enough space for a trio of chickens? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 When you think about the space battery, barn and even free range chickens have yours will have enough space. There is a thread on here about The Happy Hen Company and it will horify you to see the conditions they have to live in. I am sure one of the very nice moderators will give you the link. I think everyone should have there own chickens. It would put a stop to the suffering hens endure. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 2.5m x 2.5m gives you over 6 square metres of space so technically you have enough room for 6 chooks Go for it, its the best thing we've ever done. We both work full time and our girls are confined to their run 24/7 and are absolutely fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 You should have enough space as the others have said, and anyway, some chickens just stay in the run you get with the Eglu Classic, which can house 3 chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 That'll be plenty of room. You can add interest by including perches etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 As the others have also said, I'm sure you'll be absolutely fine. We're also new to chicken keeping and whilst we've had a bit of a rollercoaster start I wouldn't swap them for the world! They're just so entertaining with their little personalities and bonus, you get lovely fresh eggs as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milli Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 yay, now to convince the husband and the landlady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I had to convince my hubby too, but I can tell how hooked on them he is now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 When you think about the space battery, barn and even free range chickens have yours will have enough space. There is a thread on here about The Happy Hen Company and it will horify you to see the conditions they have to live in. I am sure one of the very nice moderators will give you the link. This thread? http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=70458 P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
