To buy or to not buy?

[wolf-deer88]

Thinking of buying this coop on Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/Archie-and-...L2960-K~W006426406.html?refid=FR49-W006426406. Should I?

 

[DobieLover]

Thinking of buying this coop on Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/Archie-and-Oscar™--Duchess-Door-Hen-House-II-Chicken-Coop-with-Roosting-Bar-X117537517-L2960-K~W006426406.html?refid=FR49-W006426406. Should I?

No.
No, no, no!
It's poorly designed, very small, and built with inferior grade materials. You'd be far better off finding a used shed and converting that into a coop.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Thinking of buying this coop on Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/Archie-and-Oscar™--Duchess-Door-Hen-House-II-Chicken-Coop-with-Roosting-Bar-X117537517-L2960-K~W006426406.html?refid=FR49-W006426406. Should I?

I wouldn't. It's 16 sq feet total inside and the wood looks pretty cheap and flimsy

 

[wolf-deer88]

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for replying! It's much appreciated!

 

[Lor]

It's poorly designed, very small, and built with inferior grade materials. You'd be far better off finding a used shed and converting that into a coop.

Truth. I saw one of these in person. It's made from thin wood and is small.

 

[wolf-deer88]

No.
No, no, no!
It's poorly designed, very small, and built with inferior grade materials. You'd be far better off finding a used shed and converting that into a coop.

Whoops, didn't see this reply. I would love to use an old shed. I would if I could find one. Might go look. Thanks!

Truth. I saw one of these in person. It's made from thin wood and is small.

Oh, really? Yeah, probably not worth the money. Thanks, guys!

 

[wolf-deer88]

No.
No, no, no!
It's poorly designed, very small, and built with inferior grade materials. You'd be far better off finding a used shed and converting that into a coop.

Here's a new one: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Arrow-Comm...-7-5-ft-Galvanized-Steel-Storage-Shed/1115349 for only 520. The same as most chicken coops at tractor supply.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Here's a new one: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Arrow-Comm...-7-5-ft-Galvanized-Steel-Storage-Shed/1115349 for only 520. The same as most chicken coops at tractor supply.

The metal sheds get ridiculously hot in late spring and summer

 

[wolf-deer88]

Yeah, didn't think of that. Would it still be too hot even with windows?

 

[Sc_chickengirl]

Yeah, didn't think of that. Would it still be too hot even with windows?

It might be fine with windows?? I think. I have a chicken coop with metal on the outside with 3 windows.