Solitary chicken - need advice

[LouiseT75]

I have an Eglu Go & the low-rise walk in run.

Simple question; how many Orpington hens (if any) would be happy in this set up? With the run of the garden as and when.

[mullethunter]

I don't have Orps but I do have a Go. Personally I wouldn't have more than 2 in it.

[Daphne]

Not everyone agrees with orps in eglus, but I used to house 2 LF girls very happily in a classic. I'm not sure I put them in a Go, though, the sides are quite sloping aren't they If I did, it would be no more than 2 LF although I think bantams would be better. I really can't say if I'd be happy with 3 in there as I just can't remember how big the Go is. IF (needs checking) the recommendation is for 3 hybrids then you should get away with 3 bantam orps.

[Cat tails]

I have three bantams in a Go with loads of space left, but remembering seeing some orpingtons in a petting zoo ones, I would keep it to two. I think three would fit, but they wouldn't have much space left to move around, especially when the door is closed.