How to choose the right chicken coop in 3 key steps
🏘️ Space 🏘️
Define the space you can give them in your garden. A coop must be spacious enough for the chickens to eat and sleep in. Your chickens must not be cramped.
We advise you to choose a spot sheltered from drafts and, if possible, from bad weather and strong exposure to the sun in summer. You can also place your coop near a hedge.
Also think of a green space so she can scamper about. We strongly recommend that you provide a sufficiently high aviary or enclosure. Certain breeds of chickens fly up to 2m.
🐔 Poultry 🐔
Define the number of chickens you want to raise.
Swiss Standards 📏
Design a chicken coop that meets Swiss standards.
Suisse Poulailler recommends a 1.5 m2 coop for 4 to 6 chickens, 2 m2 for 8 chickens, 3 m2 for 10 chickens, and 3.75 m2 for 16 chickens. We remind you that chickens need space and that it is essential to follow the standards set by the Swiss Confederation. 