which coop ? Pls help me choose 1

[MamaChic21]

I have narrowed it down to these chicken coops. First one is portable


1- http://www.rosedalemills.com/chickencoops.htm oh it doesn't give the one I clicked on but it's the 5x8 quaker.

non-portable chicken coop/play house

2- http://www.cottagekits.com/dog-kennels/ there is a covered run there but if bought, 2nd run will be added.
or
3- http://betterchickencoops.com/8x8-coop.php
or This

4- http://www.stoltzfusoutdoorliving.com/playhouse_minicottage.asp

I am so undecisive. I have to choose one quick. Any help, suggestions will be greaaaaaatttly appriciated. Thank you

 

[justbugged]

Well do you need a portable coop or a permanent coop? how many chickens do you have or want to have? What type of area are you living in (Suburban or rural)?

 

[Big Dreamer]

the last one!

 

[gryeyes]

How many chickens will you be keeping? Forget that, no matter how many, you will be getting more once you get started. So I would go for the first one, the 5x8 Quaker.

 

[MamaChic21]

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Portable will be great because we live in South Jersey and it can get very cold and windy out here. At least with portable, I could get them closer to the house and that area also has direct sun light in the morning and afternoon. That spot in the summer will be too hot for them. The other spot I was thinking of would be great in the summer because there are trees behind that will provide them shade and since it's not going to snow, the wind can directly go thru their run and give them a summer breeze. I would also love to have a permanet home for them, but I can't find the perfect spot for them

I currently have 3 ducks, 1 baby chick and 4 roosters and 17 hens. I also have 2 other coops as well.

 

[mississippifarmboy]

Buy the biggest coop you can afford. I guarantee you'll still wish it was bigger! Chickens are addictive!

 

[Jferlisi]

I would say to go with the quaker. Its pretty, big enough for your chickens and since you have two coops that means there is room for more chickens.

 

[HHandbasket]

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X2. They're more addictive than chocolate.

 

[Country Heart]

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X2. They're more addictive than chocolate.

Yep, yep, yep...the bigger the better

 

[SilverPhoenix]

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X2. They're more addictive than chocolate.

Yep, yep, yep...the bigger the better

Agreeing here! I have four different (quite large) runs now and I still don't have enough. The more you start with the better off you'll be.