TSC Free Range Hen House (SKU 1077086)

[Mingus]

Looking very hard for a safe, ez clean, well made chicken coop. Has anyone had experience with Tractor Supply's "Free Range Hen House?" SKU 1077086 It's metal. I see a lot of wood coops and some plastic models, but not so many metal. Is metal ok for coop? Thanks!

 

[The Farm]

Could you up load a pic on BYC? I f not that's fine.
I have a coop that is made of metal but also has wood to. I love it!!!

 

[Mingus]

Sure! Would a link work? Here's the link: http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...pgnClick&catalogId=10051&ddkey=http:ClickInfo. Thank you!

Did you buy the coop you love? If so, where? Thanks!

 

[Mingus]

Hmmm. It's on the Tractor Supply Co. website. Tried to give you the link but BackYardChickens doesn't allow. Can you see the picture of the metal coop on the TSC site?

 

[jenniemig]

Is this it? This one should house 6 hens comfortably as long as you're weather is not too cold during the winter.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/free-range-hen-house-6-to-9-bird-capacity

 

[Mingus]

Here is the pic:

 

[Mingus]

Yes - that's it! MD winter this year is very cold. Usually not too bad, but does get to freezing. Perhaps I can cover with tarp and/or enclose wire panels better?

Also, do you think there's enough area for nesting boxes? And, will the chickens (6) have enough room up there on that shelf? Does that ladder up look chicken-user-friendly?

Thank you for your help!

 

[The Farm]

OK cool looking, I think they will get cool in there in-less it is insulated though.

 

[jenniemig]

Yes - that's it! MD winter this year is very cold. Usually not too bad, but does get to freezing. Perhaps I can cover with tarp and/or enclose wire panels better?

Also, do you think there's enough area for nesting boxes? And, will the chickens (6) have enough room up there on that shelf? Does that ladder up look chicken-user-friendly?

Thank you for your help!

I live in Florida, so I'm not sure if it would work for you there with your winter. Maybe another member can chime in about weatherproofing it to make it warmer in the winter. I know that ventilation will be great during the summer.

I am building a 6X6 coop out of a greenhouse frame that I got for free, and a local lumber company gave me all of the siding, free as well. I will have 8 hens, 2 nesting boxes, and almost 12' of roost for them. It is a lot crammed into my coop but they will spend a majority of their time in their run.

 

[The Farm]

Here is the pic:

Your puppy is so cute!