Wanting to buy a nice coop what do you think of this one

[TXchickmum]

I filled the bottom/run part with sand and dirt. It is very easy to keep clean and they love to use it for dust baths. -coastal hay in the nest boxes worked really well for our bantam hens. -never used "bedding" such as shavings in the open air style coop due to dampness. The gals had a roost that they loved to perch on at night. I think bedding is a matter of preference. People use different things, but we loved the sand. The waste scoops out with a small shovel very neatly and quicky. Good luck with your coop and have fun with your little bantams! Bantams are absolutely precious!

 

[upthecreek]

Have you already bought this coop ? Did you state what they were charging for it ?
As you can go on craigslist and find coops made pretty good at what i think is a reasonable price (note some are over priced).
There is also a lot of good instructions on youtube showing one how to build a coop(note; i would use drywall screws instead of nails) you will or can have a run for your coop .

Hope this helps ,
Shannon

 

[dezziy]

My mom has one of these and I think it was ordered through SAMs Club for about $180 delivered to her door. For 3-4 bantams it will do. I do suggest you paint over it with a few coats of good paint and you make a treated wood frame or have it on blocks so it isn't directly on the ground. There is no bottom to it. Good luck! PS my mom and I are in NW FL.

Oh cool i love florida im in ocala thats how much im paying for it also ... i think it would be fun to paint it !!!! thanks so much for the advice !