- Jul 22, 2013
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Hi guys!
So we're finally getting a chicken coop. We were thinking about building one, but my dad doesn't really have the time with work to and no one else (including myself) could probably build one that turned out half okay haha. So we're just ordering one, we just don't know what one yet! My dad was really picky about it for awhile but now he said he'll just get whatever I want since the chickens are basically mine. As long as it fits and it's not too expensive it's alright.
So these are the two that it has basically came down to:
Details here: http://www.aosom.com/d-3439/Deluxe-...-Coop-Poultry-Hen-House-with-Outdoor-Run.html
and
Details here: http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Chicken-Coops/All-American-Chicken-Coop-p1367.aspx?utm_source=MPC&utm_medium=Slideshow&utm_campaign=HPSlideshow&utm_content=all-American#
So I was wondering which chicken coop you guys thought was better? The #1 thing for it that I want is my chickens to like it and be safe in it. We have three standard sized chickens. We live right next to a wetlands wildlife area and there's tons of them were we live that do have wildlife in them, including lots of coyotes, raccoons, and we've seen a few minks too, and who knows what else that might not be so nice with chickens? So because of this there free-ranging time is going to have to be always supervised just in case, and because i'd be paranoid otherwise. So I really want them to have a coop they like for days when we're really busy and don't have a ton of time to be watching them.
I've read everything on the coops, but since I've never had chickens before and no one in my family has either, I'm not sure what's most important for the chickens. The top one has a bigger run (I think?) but the bottom one I think has more room to perch inside since the nesting boxes are underneath it. I thought that was kind of cool but I didn't know if it was actually bad or something since no other chicken coops seem to have that...? Well enough of my rambling, I just want to hear from the chicken experienced people which one they think is the better choice for my girls!
Also if you know of any good chicken coops around this size that you think my chickens would like even more, feel free to suggest them! Thank you!
So these are the two that it has basically came down to:
Details here: http://www.aosom.com/d-3439/Deluxe-...-Coop-Poultry-Hen-House-with-Outdoor-Run.html
and
Details here: http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Chicken-Coops/All-American-Chicken-Coop-p1367.aspx?utm_source=MPC&utm_medium=Slideshow&utm_campaign=HPSlideshow&utm_content=all-American#
So I was wondering which chicken coop you guys thought was better? The #1 thing for it that I want is my chickens to like it and be safe in it. We have three standard sized chickens. We live right next to a wetlands wildlife area and there's tons of them were we live that do have wildlife in them, including lots of coyotes, raccoons, and we've seen a few minks too, and who knows what else that might not be so nice with chickens? So because of this there free-ranging time is going to have to be always supervised just in case, and because i'd be paranoid otherwise. So I really want them to have a coop they like for days when we're really busy and don't have a ton of time to be watching them.
I've read everything on the coops, but since I've never had chickens before and no one in my family has either, I'm not sure what's most important for the chickens. The top one has a bigger run (I think?) but the bottom one I think has more room to perch inside since the nesting boxes are underneath it. I thought that was kind of cool but I didn't know if it was actually bad or something since no other chicken coops seem to have that...? Well enough of my rambling, I just want to hear from the chicken experienced people which one they think is the better choice for my girls!