Formex Large Chicken Coop Backyard Hen House 4-6 Large 6-12 Bantams

Best chicken coop. It went together in a "snap" (pun intended). My husband and I put it together in less than an hour. Our ladies live it and there's room for more. We plan to add to 2 hens to our flock for a total of 5, but 6 would fit comfortably.

This product was so easy to assemble that my 13-year-old and eight-year-old put it together. They finished in about an hour. The packaging was terrific. One review said that the roofing bar came out and killed one of their chickens. I have a hard time believing that, but just in case they are right the manufacturer now recommends screwing The roosting bars to the outside walls as a preventative measure so that should never happen again. Some of the components were a tight snug, but you want a tight snug to keep the predators out and the chickens in. Having a block of wood and a hammer handy for a few light taps when you are assembling was helpful for us to help in the assembly of some of the particularly tight pieces. I do recommend building the wooden base using the instructions found on the manufacturers website in order to help support the coop and prevent the base from becoming deformed I also recommend raising the base up to a comfortable height (for us it was about 27 Inches), and using 4 x 4 as your legs to increase the total mass of the assembly so that it is more stable in the event of a heavy windstorm. We also removed the door to the coop, installed a wood shroud around the door, and connected the run chicken solar powered automatic door opener. It works great too. I appreciate that the design will not deteriorate or rot and does not require any painting or regular upkeep. We are looking forward to many years of service with this coop.

This coop is SUPER easy to assemble! To less than an hour, including the time laying out all the pieces to make sure they were all there.The stands almost done, which adds significant weight and we'll get a couple of dog runs for the enclosure to protect them but give them lots of scratching ground. I can't wait to get my girls into their castle!

It doesn't matter how hot (over 100*f) or how cold (-24*f) this coop has kept my chickens in safety and in temps that they can tolerate without ill effects. I've bought other plastic coops - they break, they weather...and I've had my birds have comb issues from the cold. The coop can fit 11 heirloom breeds at once, but ideally is more of a 6-9 sized unit. The plastic hasn't faded, it hasn't warped, and it remains the easiest of all my coops to clean. It is secure from predators, can be locked even further for additional safety, and I sleep easy knowing my girls are safe and sound. I haven't attempted to put an automatic door on my unit, so that might be the only downside, but frankly I am just the kind of crazy chicken lady who likes to make sure her girls go in at night and all are healthy in the morning. That you can also collect the eggs without disrupting anyone who is roosting (plus I've had birds decide to go broody in the middle of the worst part of the summer in a desert, and while they look miserable, this coop has kept them from harm). Such an A++ unit that the last time it went on sale I purchased a second to try building a chicken tractor with.If you are looking for a coop, it's this one. I'll be your magic Amazon fairy and just tell you, it's worth the cost. Would you rather replace a coop ever 1-2 years because they break or warp, or just have one that stands the test of time? Exactly.

Don't miss out on this coop!! Your chickens will thank you!! We bought this coop 6 years ago and is still going strong. It's been thru cold snowy winters and hot steamy summers here in Central Pa. It keeps the chickens warm thru the winter, and doesn't get too hot for them in the summer( it is in the shade). It's sturdy and has kept our flock safe from predators all this time. It is super easy to keep clean, just dump the two trays regularly. Hubby and I were talking about how good it has lasted us, so I decided to come back and leave a review for it since we are still soo happy with it 6 years later!!!

This is the first review I have ever written, but this product was so wonderful, I had to let others know.Shipment arrived quickly via FedEx. Hubby put unit together in about 1/2 hour, with no glitches, other than he said the top was a bit tricky to put on. The unit is so accessible. The trays are easy to get at as are the next boxes. Cleaning will be a breeze. It is well insulated for our below zero winter Montana weather. I like that the roof is grey in color, which will deflect the Summer heat. Hubby also made the stand for me, so I don't have to bend over to care for the coop and collect eggs and also so we can clean it easily when the snow piles up. He added bottom supports to the frame and walls on 3 sides so the chickens would have some shade in the summer and protection from sub zero temps in the winter wind during the daytime.We bought a feeder to put in one of the nest boxes (Pet Chow Tower--he had to cut the top down to size at an angle to fit the next box, but it will be easy to fill).My girls love the new coop, too! Because of the unique design, this coop has plenty of space for my 6 large breed chickens but only has a small footprint. My girls run free inside my fenced garden area. I have raised covered beds so I have control over where they go. Not a bug or grasshopper in sight, since they have been patrolling the garden area for me. They are like the chicken police! Free fertilizer and a clean up crew for each raised bed when I am through with it.We tore down our old wooden A frame coop that we built in favor of this Formex Snap Lock Coop. A bit pricey, but you wont be disappointed if you get it.