What coop is this? Where can I get it?

[whatisthis]

I've been looking all over the web and can't find the name or a seller for this coop. Pictures below are what it looks like. I found it by browsing around ebay and I'm looking to buy a more or less smaller coop. This one seemed perfect but it's sold out. I have heard that it's better to make coops rather than buying but hey, it's better than nothing? Here are the links (two) https://www.ebay.com/itm/124664276445 https://www.ebay.com/itm/164786609313 thanks

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC.

Rules of Thumb:

If it's measured in inches instead of feet, it's too small.​

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If it has more nesting boxes than the number of chickens it can appropriately hold the designer knows nothing about chickens' actual needs and it probably has other flaws.​

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If it looks like a dollhouse it's only suited for toy chickens.​

The one good point about this little coop is that it is much better ventilated than most prefabs with enough ventilation in the monitor roof for at least 1.5 chickens -- except that the rain would come in because there's no roof overhang.

The Usual Guidelines (which are guidelines, not hard and fast rules), are that each adult, standard-sized hen needs:

4 square feet in the coop,​

10 square feet in the run,​

1 linear foot of roost,​

And 1 square foot of permanent, 24/7/365 ventilation, preferably located over the birds' heads when they're sitting on the roost.​

There are only 14 square feet in this entire setup (nest boxes don't count) -- this is smaller than the dog-crate coop I just put together to hold a few chicks for a month or so: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-for-the-new-arrivals.1466672/#post-24433620

How many chickens do you have/want and where, in general, are you located? (Climate matters). We'll be happy to help you come up with a good option for your happiness and your chickens' long-term health.

 

[3KillerBs]

Remembering that will save a lot of time when looking at coops.

4 square feet is about the size of a large bathmat -- that's room for 1 hen in the coop.

10 square feet is the size of the usual fiberglass tub/shower unit you find in homes' second bath -- that's room for 1 hen in the run.

So a coop/run combo that's no bigger than a bathmat next to the tub/shower unit is only big enough for 1 chicken.

 

[cherrynberry]

It is much smaller than it appears. I would pass.

unless for quail....

 

[cherrynberry]

I got one of these coops (not the exact, but very similar) along iwth 2 chickens and it can fit about 2-3 comfortable in the coop, and the run is just way to small for any amount of chickens. In my opinion...

 

[Brooks_]

It is much smaller than it appears. I would pass.

 

[whatisthis]

So 6 square feet is plenty for 6 bantams and they'd only need about 20 square feet in the run.

The entire thing, coop and run, is less than 8 square feet.

That is smaller than your tub/shower unit.

The more crowded your chickens are the harder it is to keep them clean and healthy and the more likely you are to have behavioral problems.

like what mellowmalt said above, I think the coop I mentioned (the new one) is fine for my two bantams. Less than eight square feet is a lot more than the required two! (if mellow's calculations are correct) For the run, I will let them outside during the day on most days so I think it will be fine.

Plus, compared to the coop I have right now, it is A LOT bigger. I don't even want to take a picture of it cause I'm too ashamed. Even then, the bantams act pretty cool in the coop I have now. So this will definitely be an upgrade.

Thanks so much for the replies everybody! It really has helped me!

 

[Brooks_]

If it's measured in inches instead of feet, it's too small.

Remembering that will save a lot of time when looking at coops.

 

[Peggy O]

I've been looking all over the web and can't find the name or a seller for this coop. Pictures below are what it looks like. I found it by browsing around ebay and I'm looking to buy a more or less smaller coop. This one seemed perfect but it's sold out. I have heard that it's better to make coops rather than buying but hey, it's better than nothing? Here are the links (two) https://www.ebay.com/itm/124664276445 https://www.ebay.com/itm/164786609313 thanks
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That will hold 2 chickens, and only if you add a run or free range them during the day. I have something similar, 7yrs old, and we added a big addition and then a 9 x 15ish run, around it, made of 2x4s and covered with welded wire, even on top. They are cute, but tiny.

 

[3KillerBs]

thanks for all the replies! If you are wondering, I have two bantams. Is it too small for them? What do you think?

I'm not particularly familiar with the needs of bantams. They are smaller, but they are also active.

Adding visuals

I'm a visual thinker so this is how I understand things.

I live near the equator, it does get pretty hot over here. I let my chickens out during the day in my backyard and only want a coop big enough for them to sleep in. I have two bantams. If you think this coop is too small, do you have any recommendations? I would love to hear them!

Are you in a wet climate or a dry climate? Are you subject to seasonal storms?

An Open Air coop -- which is a roofed, predator-hardened run that may or may not need a solid wall to protect the birds from wind and wind-blown rain (depending on climate), is better than an enclosed coop for a mild-climate or hot-climate area.

Look at what I've done with a large dog crate:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/outdoor-broody-breaker.76592/

And a more sheltered version for 4-week chicks:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...y-accomodations-for-the-new-arrivals.1466672/

If you got a wire dog kennel with a roof it would be easy to add any necessary shelter from storm winds and/or blowing rain.

Look at some open air coops. Very easy build.

Yes, very easy and better for the chickens in a hot climate than an enclosed coop is.