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Duck Coop Size Calculator
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Per-duck figures, and 10 ducks
| Figure | Per duck | 10 ducks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| House floor, minimum | 3 sq ft | 30 sq ft | Penn State Extension; University of Maryland Extension |
| House floor, indoor figure | 5 sq ft | 50 sq ft | Poultry Extension (extension.org) |
| Outside run | 15 sq ft | 150 sq ft | Penn State Extension; University of Maryland Extension |
The 10-duck column is the per-duck figure times 10. extension.org does not publish an outdoor number.
Which figure to build to
The 3 sq ft line is a minimum from the Penn State and Maryland tables. The 5 sq ft line from extension.org is the larger indoor allowance, the same figure the duck space page leads with. Building between the two is still above the minimum; building to 5 sq ft meets both. The run figure is 15 sq ft per duck from both extension tables.
Worked flock sizes: 4 ducks and 6 ducks. All poultry figures side by side are in the poultry space requirements data. For chickens, see coop size by flock and how big a chicken run should be.
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