Not sure I understand the questions—there are 256 bits to the integer, and 256 bits on this key

Depending on the orientation when randomly placed into the key the bit is set as a 1 or a 0

I include a few extra bits in case some get lost under a cushion 

 Choosing between 128x ones and 128x zeros would be less random than choosing between 200x ones and 200x zeros. 

 There are 256 bits for this #bitcoin #privatekey

Each individual bit can be either a 1 or a 0, depending on how it is placed into the key

This eliminates the problem I think you are highlighting 

 Ahh, OK. Yes, its hard to see exactly what's going on here. 

 Yes, I move pretty fast😉