Does anyone have an Alumi-coop from Ackerman’s?

[BeckyfromCT]

I ordered an Alumi-Coop from Ackerman’s and it is being shipped this week. Just wondering if anyone else has one and if they like it. I’ve got some youngsters that are outgrowing their current accommodation. I ordered the 10’x12’.

 

[RojoMarz]

Interesting. Haven't seen them before. It wouldn't work in my environment though.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Would need to add walls out here but look pretty great
although I would add a concrete base or apron to stop those wanting to dig under

 

[BeckyfromCT]

Would need to add walls out here but look pretty great
although I would add a concrete base or apron to stop those wanting to dig under

I’m thinking it will be good for summer but not for our winters here in CT. It’s guaranteed predator proof if its sitting on level ground but that’s hard to come by here. I may have to put cinder blocks around it or a chicken wire skirt with pins to prevent burrowing under. I’ll post pics once it gets here and we get it assembled

 

[aart]

It’s guaranteed predator proof if its sitting on level ground

Not sure how they can guarantee that.

a chicken wire skirt

Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

I’ll post pics once it gets here and we get it assembled

Can't wait to see it.
Really curious how those wheels work.
Not sure it's up to your winters tho.
Might have to add solid roof and walls(to form a coop area).

 

[BeckyfromCT]

Not sure how they can guarantee that.


Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208



Can't wait to see it.
Really curious how those wheels work.
Not sure it's up to your winters tho.
Might have to add solid roof and walls(to form a coop area).

Thank you for the link to the skirt—that’s exactly what I need to do. I’m curious about the wheels too. I don’t really have enough property to move it around very much. We are working on an area to build another more permanent coop later this summer. I never expected to have this many chickens but there is that whole chicken math thing—I really enjoy them

 

[aart]

I’m curious about the wheels too.

I wondered if that was an option or standard.
Wasn't going to ask for a quote to find out tho.

 

[Krugerrand]

I didn't see prices posted anywhere. If I don't see prices, I assume it costs too much for me.

 

[BeckyfromCT]

I didn't see prices posted anywhere. If I don't see prices, I assume it costs too much for me.

 

[aart]

Not sure I buy this:

But you can let us know how well the wheels work.