If they are going to be outside during the day I would say, yes for sure. I am still very happy with the coop. No problems at all besides the food getting wet during heavy rain.
Ya I would say the self feeder and waterer is a must. With the open roost area wire floor most of the poop fall through to the run below. This would cause poop to fall into food and water. Chickens have been out since early April and so far very happy with the coop.