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Small Flock Poultry Housing
By The Coop Team · Updated June 15, 2026
Quick answer
Small flock poultry housing should provide at least 4 square feet per chicken in the coop and at least 10 square feet in the outdoor run to ensure adequate space and ventilation. The coop should also be insulated to maintain temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit in winter.
Key facts
- Coop space per chicken
- 4 sq ft
- Run space per chicken
- 10 sq ft
- Minimum winter temperature
- 32 degrees Fahrenheit
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