Newbie with Coop Question

[bellachicks]

Hello. We have ordered the CC-79 R1 http://cconly.com/coop__hutches/cc-79_series
I have ordered 2 speckled sussex and 1 dominique.
Sizewise, would it be ok to add an orpington, a cochin, and a bantam frizzle cochin too or is that too much of a squish?
Thank you!

 

[bellachicks]

Never mind, moot point, I just got the news the eggs hatched so ready or not 6 chicks are coming our way! We can always expand if they need more room!!

 

[HandsomeRyan]

Link didn't work for me. Do you have the dimensions?

 

[bellachicks]

Link didn't work for me. Do you have the dimensions?

Yes. The description reads:
"Coop exterior sizes. ( 45L x 47H x 56W ) Extensions run 42L x 40H x 40W
Large Hinged Nesting Box. (4 nesting area)
Lockable nest box .
Access door to the front / Access Ramp
Slideable metal tray for easy cleaning purposes
2 Internal perches.
Lockable door.
Ship with wooden pallet packed in 2 cartons ( Box A 65lbs / Box B 40lbs )
Also suitable for ducks
With instructions, simple build.
Will Hold up to 4-6 Hens or 8 Bantams
( Very depends on breeds please see coop floor plan dimensions and make your own decisions )"

 

[bellachicks]

is it enough to house: 2 speckled sussex, 2 dominiques, and 2 orpingtons?

 

[HandsomeRyan]

It is a little on the small side but you can try it and see how it goes. Bigger is almost certainly better but everyones situation is different.

 

[izmee]

Hi.  I too are new to backyard chicken.  My family of 4 have just got a 7 week old Buff Orphington, Light Brahma, and a sex link.  Maybe an addition of Buff Brahma when we get a right size coop.  I online ordered a Trixie Chicken coop view,but I made a mistake of buying it-thinking it will hold 3 to 4 standard chicken.  The Trixie holds 2 standard or 4 bantams!  When I realized this, I called and cancelled from my Petco order, but they surprised me & delivered it at my front door.  Ordered it Fri, cancelled it Monday, and knock, knock it showed up Tuesday! .  

As for a new coop, we have been eyeing on the CC-79, but I am scared to get it because I have not heard any positive remarks at all, and I don't want to make anymore order mistake; :-(  I just love the CC-79-R1; it looks like it will hold 4 standard chicken well.  I noticed belllachicks just bought one.

Bellachicks:  Hay, my mom name is Bella, but anyway, how are you doing with this new coop.  Is your total of 6 chicken okay in it?  I've read one remark about this coop that it leaks water when it rain, the chicken would freeze in it, and its not very sturdy because it was made from China.  but I just love the design of this coop because it looks very roomy for 4 standard hen, and can handle Dallas weather.  What do you think or anyone? Please, I would love to hear your comments or anyone who had the CC-79-r1 coop experience.  Thank you.

 

[motherhubbard72]

Hi there these look like a similar design and materials to one we have purchased and it lasted one winter and now we have had to reroof it as it had rotted and was leaking :-( Pay more and get good quality from the start. It is worth it in the long run.
Good luck.