Advice on a cheap decent-size store-bought coop?

[SeaSea47]

I've decided to separate my two Polish gals from the main flock because they're getting bullied, and I'll eventually build them a large run, but I can't do it for about a month or so and need something I can put them (I know these aren't great and they'll actually be inside my main run, which is predator-proof, so I don't need tips on that). Can anyone recommend a decent-sized coop that's under $300? I would also need to order it online. I just want them to have enough space. Thank you!

I'm learning towards one of these, but I thought I'd ask before I made the decision.

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/arc...chicken-coop-with-chicken-run-w006115810.html

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/tuc...ting-box-for-up-to-5-chickens-w007167314.html

 

[sybonbon]

The sentinel from TS. It's metal and easy to assemble. I got it for $279.00. it hold 3 of my standard pullets.

 

[SeaSea47]

The sentinel from TS. It's metal and easy to assemble. I got it for $279.00. it hold 3 of my standard pullets.

This one? https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-mini-defender-coop-mdc001

 

[sybonbon]

This one? https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-mini-defender-coop-mdc001

Yes but Wow, the price went up alot. I got it last summer. Beware of the wooden framed coops. The wood is soft vs the metal frame on the sentnel.

 

[3KillerBs]

This thing I did last summer is larger than a lot of the prefab coops: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mini-coop-or-integration-pen-from-a-large-dog-crate.76593/

 

[SeaSea47]

Yes but Wow, the price went up alot. I got it last summer. Beware of the wooden framed coops. The wood is soft vs the metal frame on the sentnel.

I can't believe the price difference. Thanks for the tip!

 

[SeaSea47]

This thing I did last summer is larger than a lot of the prefab coops: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mini-coop-or-integration-pen-from-a-large-dog-crate.76593/

I like this. Thanks for sharing! It may give me some inspiration.

 

[3KillerBs]

I like this. Thanks for sharing! It may give me some inspiration.

Later in the summer I used a board and two concrete blocks to make a perch.

 

[kerbotx]

Just about anything is going to work for 2 chickens - of those 2, I like the Fodor better - the inside space seems taller, all the openings actually close with doors, and the separate nest box hopefully means less poop in the nests. You may have to upgrade the roost; the little ones that come with the prefabs are usually 1x1.

 

[SeaSea47]

Just about anything is going to work for 2 chickens - of those 2, I like the Fodor better - the inside space seems taller, all the openings actually close with doors, and the separate nest box hopefully means less poop in the nests. You may have to upgrade the roost; the little ones that come with the prefabs are usually 1x1.

I think I may order that one. If I don't put the Polishes in it, it's going to be a bachelor pad for my Hamburg rooster. I'm thinking if I separate him, it might stop some of the stress of the whole flock. Thanks for your input! I think I'll order it and go from there.