Chicken Coop Size Calculator
How big should your chicken coop be?
Miniature breeds (Silkies, Cochins, Sebrights, and similar) — smaller than standard chickens, but they still need real room to move.
For 5 chickens, here's about how much space we'd recommend:
Coop size indoor, for sleeping & nesting
20 sq. ft.
Run size outdoor, for daily movement
50 sq. ft.
Yard size ideal, for free-ranging
100 sq. ft.
Coop we'd recommend
Chicken Coop Small
Up to 5 chickens · $1,699
Have a smaller, tech-forward setup in mind? The Smart Coop + Base fits 4-8 hens.
Coop & run partners (OverEZ, The Smart Coop) are third-party products sold through Mile Four. Recommendations are a starting point — actual needs vary by breed, climate, & how much your flock free-ranges.