Website recommendations for prefabs

[Naz223]

We must get a prefab coop for our 4 hens. I need recommendations for decent quality coops. I know we have to buy one meant for twice as many. But I don't believe everything on these websites.

 

[MountainOrchard]

We bought ours from here: http://www.cottagekits.com/chicken-coops/

Very happy with the quality and design! We got the 6x8 model which is plenty of space for our 8 chickens.

 

[Naz223]

Thank you so much!

 

[Naz223]

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We bought ours from here: http://www.cottagekits.com/chicken-coops/

Very happy with the quality and design! We got the 6x8 model which is plenty of space for our 8 chickens

Is it weather proof? How do you keep it clean?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

We bought ours from here: http://www.cottagekits.com/chicken-coops/

Very happy with the quality and design! We got the 6x8 model which is plenty of space for our 8 chickens.

Those look much nicer/better than the little kit coops peddled at most farm stores, etc

 

[MountainOrchard]

Yes, we've had it for a year now and it's held up in all kinds of weather. It took about a day to put together and definitely at least 2-3 strong adults. We added shingles, painted it, and cut a couple of extra windows for ventilation. And built a run that will be partly covered (we just haven't put the roof on yet!)

I use the deep litter method inside so cleaning is pretty low maintenance.

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We bought ours from here: http://www.cottagekits.com/chicken-coops/

Very happy with the quality and design! We got the 6x8 model which is plenty of space for our 8 chickens

Is it weather proof? How do you keep it clean?

 

[Naz223]

Doesn't each chicken need a their own nest? Most of the product descriptions say they are meant for far more chickens then nesting spots. ex: 4-6 chickens, but only 1 nesting box with room for 2-3 nests. What's up with that?

 

[TalkALittle]

No, nesting boxes are just for laying in. The hens share boxes and most times wait for the favorite one to be empty. Three hens per nest is about right I think.

Roost and floor space is what determines how many birds a coop can hold. 12" of roost per bird and 4 square feet per bird.

 

[MountainOrchard]

Our coop has 6 nesting boxes and they all use the same two. In fact sometimes 2 of them will hop into the same one together.

 

[aart]

Those look much nicer/better than the little kit coops peddled at most farm stores, etc

They do and should be nicer since they are 3-4 times the cost.

Did you look at their price list?....they have some really neat little buildings!!