Colonial Coop

BYT · **Joined:** Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:16 pm **Posts:** 4

What are your thoughts on this style of coop

Colonial Coop & Run Combo

http://www.clarkfarmbusiness.com/Chicken-Coops.html

Petite Poulet · **Joined:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:17 pm **Posts:** 5219

BYT,

Are you local or in the US? Are you going to build or purchase the model shown?

It looks good for a couple of chookies; I would attach a small gauge mesh to the bottom of the run to keep out vermin and predators that may dig under, also let the chooks out to free range under supervision.

BYT · **Joined:** Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:16 pm **Posts:** 4

I live in Connecticut yes USA

I want to buy as a builder I am not har! I like the mesh on the bottom idea we do have a few critters here. So you only think 2 hens in the coop?

Petite Poulet · **Joined:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:17 pm **Posts:** 5219

Two standard hens or 3-4 bantams should live in that set up comfortably. If you are adding the mesh on the bottom just make sure you use some sort of litter like non toxic wood shavings on top of the mesh as the chooks can get blisters and cuts on their feet walking on the hard mesh. Secure the mesh to the bottom of the wooden frame with either nails/tacks or a staple gun.

texx · **Posted:** Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:38 am

dont know how hot it gets where you are but , i think it needs shade over at least part of the run area because on a hot day they have 2 choices in the enclosed coop area ( which could be pretty hot and stuffy )or out in the full sun , so i would shade maybe at least half the open section .
johno

elderlayers · **Joined:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:09 pm **Posts:** 1

I love that coop I wonder if it had a floor could it be off the ground and as such fox proof?

SouthOzCoop · **Joined:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:11 am **Posts:** 1

I have 1 similar and this 900 off the ground and the foxes cannot get the hens

BYT · **Joined:** Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:16 pm **Posts:** 4

Hey

guys I have gone ahead and its off the ground by 3foot for racoon proofin not sure it will be the bomb but ill see

clawsNpaws · **Joined:** Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:02 pm **Posts:** 1

I love the look of that coop but its a little small if it was taller and a little longer it would idea for me

Chicken Legs · **Joined:** Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:29 pm **Posts:** 11

Only really good for bantams if you ask me

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