Best pre made coop?

[chimken_]

Hi can someone help me find a good coop for my chickens? Im looking for a pre made wooden coop with a run for 3-4 chickens that’s big enough for them but not too big as my backyard is pretty small, the coop doesn’t have to be too big as I will let them play outside in the backyard most of the time. I’m looking for one that’s sturdy enough to last a while. I live in a desert so it’s pretty hot here most of the time expect for this time of year so maybe one that caters to that + one tall enough that I can stand in to make cleaning easier!

 

[DobieLover]

coop doesn’t have to be too big as I will let them play outside in the backyard most of the time.

Considering that the birds generally only roost and lay eggs in the coop, the size of the coop is important when it comes to roost time, not daytime when they aren't in it. Roost time is one of the most violent times when the flock all comes together. They will fight viciously for roost space at times. They need to have the proper amount of space in that coop. Also, if you do not have an attached predator proof run they will bicker amongst themselves waiting to be let out in the morning.
I cannot in good conscious recommend any pre-made coop. I always advocate for converting all a part of an old shed into a chicken coop and building your own run. Have you considered that?

 

[chimken_]

Considering that the birds generally only roost and lay eggs in the coop, the size of the coop is important when it comes to roost time, not daytime when they aren't in it. Roost time is one of the most violent times when the flock all comes together. They will fight viciously for roost space at times. They need to have the proper amount of space in that coop. Also, if you do not have an attached predator proof run they will bicker amongst themselves waiting to be let out in the morning.
I cannot in good conscious recommend any pre-made coop. I always advocate for converting all a part of an old shed into a chicken coop and building your own run. Have you considered that?

Hello! Thanks for the advice I’ll keep it in mind but renovating or building a new coop isn’t ideal for me as my family is too busy to help me build one and I can’t do it myself because I’m having heart/chest problems+ I don’t know how to,

but the prefab coops I have in mind aren’t super tiny and ill get a nice big run with it, I’m also gonna have it be in a fenced garden so that’s where they’ll be playing in, the run is for when I’m in school I don’t plan on putting more than 3 chickens honestly but maybeee a fourth and probably bantams so it should be enough for them by “not too big” I just meant I want one that’s a bit skinny so it can fit my backyard!

Here are some that I had in mind! do you think these might be enough for 2 bantams and medium sized chicken?I’m mostly considering the overez large or medium (third link) coop and I’ll add a run and those are pictures of the inside for comparison.

(I also have considered paying someone to make it but i can’t find someone atm)

1. https://aivituvin.com/collections/c...ituvin-air46-m-118-large-outdoor-chicken-coop

2. https://www.chickencoopcompany.com/products/leghorn-cottage-chicken-coop-4-6-hens

3. https://overezchickencoop.com/colle...nd-walk-in/products/large-overez-chicken-coop

thank you!

 

[rosemarythyme]

The Over EZs types are the best of the prefab bunch though you will need to do some renovations to address the lack of ventilation (esp in a hot climate) and poor roost placement (1 single roost should do, there's not space for 2 even if they insist on building them that way). But if you can strictly limit yourself to 3 or 4 birds then a medium should be okay, with the addition of a run.