Author Topic: Wanted chicken house (Read 2141 times)

ayrt1010 · « **on:** June 17, 2012, 08:57:51 am »

I need a chicken coop to house up to 15 chickens for our expanding flock! South Shropshire/Powys area. £ depends on condition. Thanks

hughesy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:59:00 am »

Convert a garden shed or build your own. You'll get a much better coop than a bought one, many of which are rubbish.

Fowlman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2012, 12:00:41 pm »

As Hughesy says get a shed better value for money.

omnipeasant · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2012, 12:10:27 pm »

Also be careful where you get second hand ones in case of desease or mites.

smudger · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2012, 12:45:12 pm »

My only caution about a shed is good quality ones are still expensive, they aren't moveable (rats setting up residence in ours) and you still have to buy timber to and parts to modify (nest box, door, roosting bars, ventilation). Also if its too big, hens can get chilled.

I agree there is rubbish out there (quality and design) but I prefer a flat pack type that can be taken apart to be deep cleaned periodically - especially the joints. I'm experimenting with plastic type for ease of cleaning (and drying) ...