What requirements does a coop have?

  • Each hen must have a minimum of 0.37 m2 (4.0 ft2) of interior floor area within the coop with a maximum coop size of 10.0 m2 in floor area and at least 0.92 m2 (9.9 ft2) of outdoor enclosure.
  • At least one (1) nest box per coop and one (1) perch per hen that is at least 15 cm long must be provided at all times.
  • All hens must be fully contained within the coop and outdoor enclosure at all times.
  • The coop must always be maintained in good repair and sanitary condition, and free from vermin and noxious or offensive smells and substances.
  • The coop must be constructed and maintained to prevent rodents from harbouring underneath or within it or within its walls, and to prevent entrance from any other animal.
  • Food and water containers must be kept within a coop at all times.
  • The coop is to remain secured from sunset to sunrise.