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Could this really fit six chickens?

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https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-mini-defender-coop-mdc001.

It states on the product description that it fits six chickens, it's unclear if they mean standards or bantams. How many bantams do y'all think could be happy in this coop?
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Not a chance. Even one of the reviews mentioned it was only big enough for three birds. It looks like it's 3X3. That's only 9 square feet and that's before you take space out for the nest area, the water and the feed.
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That's what I was thinking. So you think it'd be fine for three? Yeah, all that does take a lot of space!
Two large fowl. Three bantams.

Figured you were questioning it since you asked. I wish more would do that. It would avoid trouble down the line.
Awesome. I'm thinking about buying it for my new bantam, and putting some Sebrights in the pen they are in now.

Yes, I like second opinions. 😉 When spending $400, it pays off. Thanks, Robin!
You would think that after so many have found that the numbers they give is not realistic they'd quit making those declarations.
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You would think. I guess they're a little slow. LOL.
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You can always add on in the future, ie: chicken maths!
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-mini-defender-coop-mdc001.

It states on the product description that it fits six chickens, it's unclear if they mean standards or bantams. How many bantams do y'all think could be happy in this coop?
Two to three Rhode Island Reds max (regular size) Is all you can fit. Although you could fit about 6 SeaBrights.
Silkie, you will need to seriously tweak that coop. No ventilation! Also, please look at other reviews of it. I would be concerned that its not built to withstand multiple years use.
Will they be free rangers or in that little run all day?
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