Did you ever buy a prefab coop? Give a review!

[Magoo1957]

It has a slide latch…on the lower door and the upper door.

how predator proof is it? Looks like serious gaps around the door

 

[PoppasGrill]

We got a couple of prefab coops on sale at Rural King Farm store for $200.
We use them for chicks integration with the flock and the hens like the nesting boxes.

Our big hens have the hillbilly condo coop, but are in the barn for feeding, so the chicks can see and be seen until they are 6-7 weeks and ready for the big house.

 

[Marle94]

how predator proof is it? Looks like serious gaps around the door

I haven’t had any predators that I know of attempt to get in. That being said…it’s not very heavy, maybe 25-30 pounds.

 

[Magoo1957]

I haven’t had any predators that I know of attempt to get in. That being said…it’s not very heavy, maybe 25-30 pounds.

I'd love to see up close pics if possible....

 

[ForFlocksSake]

I have been using the formex snap lock coop for my first flock of 5. I think it’s a great coop all in all. Assembly was a breeze. It’s so easy to clean but it’s definitely not large enough for the amount of birds it advertises for. The nesting boxes are also a little snug, but they don’t seem bothered by it. Sometimes an egg ends up on the floor if a hen has her butt facing out.

We are in the process of building a new coop now because I’ve added more birds to the flock. I’m keeping my formex as a future coop for juveniles. I think it’ll work great as a starter coop during integration.

All in all I say it you’re certain you’re keeping your flock to 6 or under then go for it. Put it in a shady spot as it can get warm in there in the summer.