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Having them sleep inside the coop will be nice if you ever have inclement weather blow through during the nighttime hours. If they're outside the coop, they will not be able to see to get into it. Just encourage them to go in at dusk using treats, or lift them onto the inside roosts if it is...

There you go then. Will likely be fine as a sleeping coop. Just as long as you realize it may not be durable, but of you're handy you can always plan on repairing or reinforcing with better quality materials later when finances allow.

If you live in an area where the chickens might occasionally have to get shut into the coop for days at a time due to inclement weather, this coop is much too small for four standard sized birds. Bored chickens without enough space tend to do each other damage.