I think to some extent it depends on how much time they are going to be inside. If it is just to sleep or inclement weather and your climate is nice, they need less coop space. If you live in Nebraska and x amount of months a year they pretty much have to stay inside, you need more space for...
Reg, I think that is a beautiful little set up as long as you only have three or so. Letting them out regularly into a bigger area where they could free range would also be a good choice if you asked me. That looks like an attractive little backyard set up if you asked me. I like that one! If I...
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The coop on the first link seems to have a shortage of nest boxes for that amount of hens. I think again the capacity isn't what they are touting, but perhaps it seems roomier inside, they only show the outside in these photos. Seems expensive.
On the second link, you are talking a...
The overall design is nice. It is quite attractive. However those first eggs will be expensive ones! A simple coop can be made for less. The heart shaped window really gives it a lot of charm....you could put a cute window in any coop and up the cuteness factor probably a lot cheaper.