Plastic coops

[Ccort]

We are considering setting up a second coop and run so when the ground needs some time to refresh, we can simply move the ladies. We are looking at the walk-in Eglu run for this but their brand coop seems quite small. I do like the idea of trying a plastic coop as it seems easy to clean and durable. Is there a plastic coop suitable for 3 average sized birds and one brahma? I see some of My Pet Chicken but would love to hear from those of you with a plastic coop.

 

[Perris]

I have Green Frog Designs coops. They are bigger than Eglu. They are made of recycled agricultural plastic, perfectly smooth on the inside so nowhere for mites to hide and easy to clean - you can jet wash them, or complete disassemble is easy if you want to be AI standard thorough. I have a 2 yr old Barbezieux cock which I think is about Brahma size, so you birds should be fine with a large house or lodge. You can see and read more at their website https://www.greenfrogdesigns.co.uk/
This is all assuming you're in the UK of course; I don't know that they export

 

[Ccort]

I have Green Frog Designs coops. They are bigger than Eglu. They are made of recycled agricultural plastic, perfectly smooth on the inside so nowhere for mites to hide and easy to clean - you can jet wash them, or complete disassemble is easy if you want to be AI standard thorough. I have a 2 yr old Barbezieux cock which I think is about Brahma size, so you birds should be fine with a large house or lodge. You can see and read more at their website https://www.greenfrogdesigns.co.uk/
This is all assuming you're in the UK of course; I don't know that they export

I'm actually not in the UK! I'm in Kentucky, USA. Darnit!

 

[Perris]

that's a pity; I imagine there are firms in the US making similar though...?

 

[3KillerBs]

Almost all prefab coops are noted for claiming to hold 2-3 times the number of chickens they can *actually* hold.

Here's a good plastic shed conversion: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-scoop-on-a-rubbermaid-big-max-coop.76444/

Ventilation is particularly critical in a plastic coop because the plastic doesn't breathe the way wood does -- making it prone to condensation in the same way a metal coop is.

 

[Ccort]

Almost all prefab coops are noted for claiming to hold 2-3 times the number of chickens they can *actually* hold.

Here's a good plastic shed conversion: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-scoop-on-a-rubbermaid-big-max-coop.76444/

Ventilation is particularly critical in a plastic coop because the plastic doesn't breathe the way wood does -- making it prone to condensation in the same way a metal coop is.

Funny enough, that's my actual backyard shed. One of them anyways!

 

[Ccort]

Almost all prefab coops are noted for claiming to hold 2-3 times the number of chickens they can *actually* hold.

Here's a good plastic shed conversion: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-scoop-on-a-rubbermaid-big-max-coop.76444/

Ventilation is particularly critical in a plastic coop because the plastic doesn't breathe the way wood does -- making it prone to condensation in the same way a metal coop is.

It looks like you put wire on the windows of it. Good call...in just one night, squirrels ate through the plastic on ours and broke into the seed we had in the shed.

 

[3KillerBs]

It looks like you put wire on the windows of it. Good call...in just one night, squirrels ate through the plastic on ours and broke into the seed we had in the shed.

It's not mine, but I kept the link because it's so well done.

 

[aart]

in just one night, squirrels ate through the plastic on ours and broke into the seed we had in the shed.

Good reason not to have a plastic shed/coop, or feed bin.

I'm in Kentucky, USA.

Here's how to add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[Perris]

Good reason not to have a plastic shed/coop

It's a good reason not to use flimsy plastic, like flimsy wood or flimsy wire, for a shed or coop. Like wood and wire, plastic comes in lots of types and grades.