Chicken Coop Sizing Guide
Somerzby have an exciting range of chicken coop models and sizes to meet the needs of you and your chickens and making sure you get the right size is essential.
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You have probably seen images of the over-crowded living conditions that many chickens suffer in commercial battery chicken farms. That is not the way to raise healthy backyard chickens.
Chickens need a certain amount of space to develop as healthy normal chickens and restricting their living space can cause all sorts of health and social problems – a little bit like squeezing too many humans into too small a space.
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Chickens are social birds and like company but too many birds with not enough space increases the stress levels amongst your hens.
Symptoms of overcrowding include:
- Reduction in egg laying. Chickens need to be happy and healthy to be productive members of the chicken society.
- Pecking – we humans tend to get a bit snappish when our neighbours live on top of us and it’s the same with chickens.
- Although establishing the ‘pecking order’ is normal, excessive pecking can cause serious problems including loss of feathers and damage to skin, dominant chickens blocking access to feed and water, and even cannibalism.
- Disease – overcrowding encourages the development and spread of disease amongst your flock. It’s harder to keep the coop clean too if the chickens are all pooping in a small confined space.
The Somerzby Coop Range – Perfect For Every Chicken
The Somerzby range of hen coops are designed to provide safe and comfortable roosting and nesting spaces for your hens.
The handy chart below shows you the recommended Somerzby chicken coop for your chicken family.
- 1 – 2 chickens – Cottage, Deluxe Cottage
- 2 – 3 chickens – Bungalow, Lodge, Holly, Chalet
- 5 – 6 chickens – Mansion, Deluxe Mansion
- 6 – 8 chickens – Majestic, Estate, Cabana & Run
- 9 – 12 chickens – Homestead
These numbers assume you are letting the chickens out during the day and just putting them away at night in the coop.
If the chickens need to stay in the coop for extended periods you should choose a larger size.
Coops that have a run extension allow you to keep the chickens in for longer periods.
Somerzby – housing for chickens that don’t want to feel cooped up.
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[/col] [col span=”5″ span__sm=”10″ align=”center”] [ux_image_box img=”9235″ depth=”2″ depth_hover=”5″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/cottage-chicken-coop/”]Cottage Chicken Coop
With easy clean and access, the Somerzby Cottage is one of the favourites with Children and adults alike, it is the perfect fit for a smaller backyard. It is easy to clean with a Metal pull out tray and one complete side of the Coop forms a door.
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With easy clean and access, the Somerzby Cottage is one of the favourites with Children and adults alike, it is the perfect fit for a smaller backyard. Great for rabbits and to keep out that wily fox with a wire mesh floor and fly/mozzie screens.
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The Somerzby Bungalow is a great, easy clean hutch suitable for up to 3 chickens. It uses a non-toxic stain and features mesh on window so you can be sure your chooks are safe from rats and snakes.
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This tractor-style coop can house up to 3 chickens and is easily moved throughout your yard using the attached handle, which allows your chooks to access to fresh food and prevents overgrazing.
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This tractor-style coop can house up to 3 chickens. It is easily moved throughout your yard using the attached handle, which allows your chooks to access fresh food.
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The Somerzby Chalet features rodent and snake proof mesh wire and a fully covered run area to protect your chickens from the elements. It also has a large front opening for easy access and cleaning.
[button text=”$347.00″ style=”gloss” radius=”15″ depth=”3″ depth_hover=”4″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/chalet-chicken-coop/”] [/ux_image_box] [/col] [/row] [row style=”small” width=”custom” custom_width=”1150px”] [col span__sm=”12″] [section] [row_inner style=”small” width=”custom” custom_width=”1150px”] [col_inner span__sm=”12″]Chicken Coops for 5 – 6 Hens?
[/col_inner] [/row_inner] [row_inner] [col_inner span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box img=”9240″ depth=”2″ depth_hover=”5″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/mansion-chicken-coop/”]Mansion Chicken Coop
The Somerzby Mansion comes in 2 colour combinations and is suitable for up to 6 chickens. It is made of rot resistant fir wood and uses a non toxic stain which is safe for your chickens.
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The Deluxe Mansion Chicken Coop is easy to clean with it’s complete front opening door and galvanised metal pull-out-tray. It’s design also provides easy access to your chickens and their nesting box.
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[/col_inner] [/row_inner] [section] [row_inner] [col_inner span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box img=”9221″ depth=”2″ depth_hover=”5″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/estate-large-chicken-coop/”]Estate Chicken Coop
The Somerzby Estate is our new design chook house. It’s the ultimate luxury accommodation for your Chooks. It has a large door, it’s a walk in chicken coop. It’s super easy to access and clean, has a large metal pull-out tray and full height opening door.
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The Somerzby Majestic is our new design chook house.
It’s the ultimate luxury accommodation for your chooks. It has a large 133cm high door. It’s super easy to access and clean with a large metal pull-out tray.
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Chicken Coops for 9 – 12 Hens?
If you have a flock of ten or more chickens, the Somerzby range of chicken coops has got you covered. With a variety of options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect coop to suit both your needs and those of your feathered friends.
Whether you’re looking for a spacious coop with multiple roosting options, or one that’s designed with durability and portability in mind, Somerzby has thought of everything.
So why wait? Check out our range of chicken coops today and give your chickens the space they deserve!
[/col_inner] [col_inner span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box img=”9242″ depth=”2″ depth_hover=”5″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/cabana-hen-house-coop-and-run/”]Cabana Chicken Coop and Run
The Somerzby Cabana Hen House is our brand new improved design, free standing chicken coop featuring our stylish charcoal trim. Easy to Assemble and Keep Clean.
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The Somerzby Cabana Hen House is a Free Standing Chicken Coop that features 6 Nesting spaces and a Stylish New Charcoal Trim. Easy to Access to the Coop allows for easy cleaning and access to your Chickens.
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The Homestead features easy clean and access with a new walk-in design and complete opening door. Galvanised mesh wire protects your chickens from Pests and Vermin.
[button text=”$1020.00″ radius=”99″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/somerzby-homestead-chicken-coop/”] [/ux_image_box] [/col_inner] [col_inner span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box img=”88645″ depth=”2″ depth_hover=”5″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/castle-chicken-coop/”]Castle Chicken Coop
At almost 3 metres long, the Castle is a stylish coop that will suit any modern backyard. The perches inside can house up to 12 chooks at night.
Available in grey or white.
[button text=”$1090.00″ radius=”99″ link=”https://temp182.sandhurstdigital.com.au/products/castle-chicken-coop/”] [/ux_image_box] [/col_inner] [/row_inner] [/section] [/col] [/row] [section label=”Media Left” bg_color=”rgb(193, 193, 193)” bg_overlay=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85)” padding=”25px”] [row style=”large” v_align=”middle”] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”4728″ depth=”2″ depth_hover=”3″] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″ align=”left”]How do Chickens Benefit from Having Enough Space?
When chickens have the space they need they feel less stress and more tolerant towards each other.
There tends to be less competition for food and a reduction in the overall levels of aggression in the flock.
In short, give your chickens the space they need and they’ll be healthier and happier and will tend to lay more eggs.
How Much Space Does a Chicken Need?
In simple terms, the more space your chickens have to roam and do normal chicken things the better.
However, chicken coops must comply with Council regulations and are generally limited to no higher than 3m or larger than 152 m in most Australian residential areas.
There are two things to think about when choosing a chicken coop.
- The amount of space in the coop, perch, and nesting areas relative to the number of chickens you want to keep.
- The amount of time each day your chickens will be able to roam outside or in a larger run.
So, How Much Coop Space Do You Need For Each Chicken?
Chickens tend to roost close together to keep warm but overcrowding will lead to some very unhappy and unhealthy chooks.
The general consensus of most chicken experts is that you need around 1.2metres per chicken in the coop/run area.
This is assuming your chickens will get some time and space to roam a little more freely during each day.
Your lovely little ladies also need attractive nesting boxes to lay their eggs.
The RSPCA recommends that nesting boxes should be around 300mm square to cater for four to five hens but you may find that some hens require their own individual nesting boxes.
Nesting boxes only need to give your girls enough room to turn around, rearrange the bedding and get comfortable.
The nesting box should be about 600mm off the ground with access to the outside for ease of egg collection and nest box cleaning.
What About Space For Perching?
Hens love sitting on their favourite perch and the RSPCA suggests a minimum of about 200mm for each bird.
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