Thanks for the additional info! I think this has helped me make my decision. I was hoping to keep the cost down, but I think I'm going to spend the extra $$ and do it right the 1st time.Well, the coop is put together but plans for waterproofing/painting etc, are on the shelf for a day or two. The www.cconlystore.com coop I ordered does look a little flimsy, yet it seems sturdy enough. I will reinforce as needed to be sure it stays together and is stronger where it needs to be stronger. A few pieces of 2X2s for bracing mostly. The 2 center roosts fall out easily and will need to be screwed to the outside boards to stay in place thus making them a little more difficult to clean and not easily removed. I have to reinforce the hardware cloth, change the 'latches' on every door/window/access as any raccoon could promptly open them, and one piece of finishing trim was broken/split on arrival. It was probably attached/glued like the other side and was damaged in shipping, but can be replaced and will not show when the coop is painted. I am basically building a strong base and attaching the coop and run to it to get it up of the ground by at least 18"-24" and to keep predators out. I expected this additional expense but as I stated before, I needed a coop right now and it will serve its purpose. It will still be easily transported to the new house on a utility trailer, once dismantled into 2 pieces. When all is said and done, I will probably have around $400 in this little coop and run and that is if I use some of the extra wood I have in the garage. My only qualms about this coop is that it is supposed to be designed for at least 8 chickens and I just can't see them as all full grown in there. I know chicks like company but I think it is still small. 2 of my larger girls, at 6 weeks, barely fit in one nesting box.
I've got an email out to urban coops to see if 2 runs can be added to the round top coop for additional space. Also, I've contacted some local people to see how much $ it would be to build something similar to the CCONLY coop on site. I'm not as concerned with the coop, but I want to make sure there is a lot of run space as free ranging isn't an option in my urban setting.
Thanks again for your review!