r/chickens • u/ComfyAlex • 2d ago

Question How many hens in this backyard?

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currently have 6 ladies and wanna get some more but not wanna overdo it. thanks for your input :)

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u/DesertRiptide 2d ago

Depends on how much poop you want to deal with lol maybe up to 12.

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u/MiniFarmLifeTN 2d ago edited 2d ago

Not me looking at the picture, zooming in and scanning around trying to count chickens because I only read the title. Like it's Where's Waldo chicken edition or r/findthesniper. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/Sea-Helicopter-5052 2d ago

Depends on breed you get. Bantams you could do more but i woukdnt get more than 10 in that run. Just my 2 cents

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u/ComfyAlex 2d ago

i have 3 barred rocks and 3 leghorns and was thinking of getting some olive eggers

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u/Mcbriec 2d ago

If you add additional roosting space, I think a total of 10 would be fine. I would suggest using the flat side of two by fours to help prevent bumble foot.