Enter your flock size and bird stage below to instantly calculate daily layer feed, 50-lb feed bags per month, minimum coop and outdoor run square footage, daily water gallons, and expected weekly egg production.
🐔 Backyard Chicken Flock Flock Feed & Egg Yield Calculator
Estimate daily layer feed (lbs), monthly 50-lb feed bags, coop and run requirements, and expected weekly fresh egg yield for your Backyard Chicken Flock flock.
Daily Feed (lbs)
3.5 lbs
(0.25 lb / bird)
Weekly Egg Yield
60 Eggs
(Fresh farm eggs)
Monthly 50-lb Bags
3 Bags
(Complete feed pellets)
Est. Monthly Feed
$60 USD
($18/bag average)
Min. Indoor Shelter
40 sq ft
(4.0 sq ft / bird)
Min. Outdoor Run
150 sq ft
(15.0 sq ft / bird)
US Reference Benchmarks & Planning Standards
📊 Key Backyard Chicken Flock Metrics
| Parameter | Recommended US Standard |
|---|---|
| Indoor Coop Space | 4 sq ft per standard hen (3 sq ft for bantams) |
| Outdoor Run Space | 8–10 sq ft per bird (15+ sq ft reduces mud & pecking) |
| Layer Feed Intake | 0.25–0.30 lbs (4–4.8 oz) per adult hen daily |
| Roost Bar & Nest Boxes | 10–12 inches roost/hen; 1 nest box per 4 hens |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet do 10 chickens need in a coop?
Ten standard-sized laying hens need at least 40 square feet of indoor coop floor space (4 sq ft per bird) plus 80 to 100 square feet of secure outdoor run space to prevent overcrowding and feather pecking.
