I was able to assemble this easily by myself in an hour or less. It seems very sturdy. It is very thoughtfully designed, with removable litter trays and removable nest box trays for cleaning. The hardware is all excellent quality, and carabiners are provided for every latch.
The roof opens for access to the inside; also, the entire roof can be removed if needed for more access. There are three interior roosts and four nest boxes. I am planning to add a base (instructions included with coop) and wheels (my own addition). The instructions are very clear and detailed. The kit ships FedEx ground, and arrived quickly. It looks great, and since it's plastic, there will be no painting or maintenance needed other than power-washing from time to time. It has adjustable vents near the top. The double-walled construction will provide some insulation.
I'm planning to use it as a transition for my new babies, to get them from the brooder to the "big-girl" coop. I'll use it for this purpose every year, unless I employ Plan B, which is to start a small flock of Bantams with this coop as their permanent home. It's big enough for 12-15 standard-sized hens, as long as they have outside roaming space and use this just for secure sleeping at night.
I am very happy with this coop! The price and ease of assembly both beat any comparable wooden coop kit I could find. And, it's made in the USA, which is nice.
The roof opens for access to the inside; also, the entire roof can be removed if needed for more access. There are three interior roosts and four nest boxes. I am planning to add a base (instructions included with coop) and wheels (my own addition). The instructions are very clear and detailed. The kit ships FedEx ground, and arrived quickly. It looks great, and since it's plastic, there will be no painting or maintenance needed other than power-washing from time to time. It has adjustable vents near the top. The double-walled construction will provide some insulation.
I'm planning to use it as a transition for my new babies, to get them from the brooder to the "big-girl" coop. I'll use it for this purpose every year, unless I employ Plan B, which is to start a small flock of Bantams with this coop as their permanent home. It's big enough for 12-15 standard-sized hens, as long as they have outside roaming space and use this just for secure sleeping at night.
I am very happy with this coop! The price and ease of assembly both beat any comparable wooden coop kit I could find. And, it's made in the USA, which is nice.
