How many hens can I keep in the Devon | Devon with Run | Devon with Double Run ?
It really will depend on the breed of chicken and the size of breed and how you intend to keep them. The raised roosting and nesting area of the Devon Hen House will hold 6 to 7 medium sized birds quite comfortably. Some customers have kept more inside but we feel up to 7 hens is optimal. What is probably more important to consider is the amount of space they will have during the day. If you intend to give them time to roam around your garden then the run space is less of a determining factor and 6 to 7 hens would be perfectly fine. However if they are to spend their entire day inside the Devon with Run then personally I'd think 2 maybe 3 medium sized hens would be the amount to keep. If you are thinking about investing in the Devon with Double Run then I you can increase that number to 4 medium sized hens or bantams and they would be fine. The benefit of all our coops with that the run can be extended at a later date should the need arise and in theory you can add as many run extensions as you need. On a side note we'd recommend that whatever your circumstance and set up if you can give your hens a few hours outside their coop and run in the late afternoon and early evening they will be much happier and healthier for it and will probably reward you with a constant supply of fresh eggs!
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