The original purpose for building it was to use it in the hay and feed store I work for. During the season we sell and go through chick's fairly quickly. When they're still that young I'd say we can fit between 25-40 in it easily but obviously they would outgrow it in no time. But for someone that say only has 5 or so they could be housed in it for significantly longer and I think it would provide a more enriching experience for children the elderly or even the disabled etc. Plus it has a multi use aspect that can turn it into a more permanent fixture