Would 4 full grown hens fit safely / comfortably in this coop?
1775840
They will fit in fine, but there should be an extended outer pen for water and feed. Do not forget to urethane the wooden structure for weather proofing.
1775841
Yes, we have had as many as six. I also expanded the lower part to make room for when they cannot free range. I also put4"X4"s under the exterior bottom and placed patio stones around the exterior to prevent varments from digging under.
1775842
Yes they would I've had this coop for 2 years with a many as 6 chickens at a time. Directions are not very good, use the picture on the front of the box for putting it together. A good starter coop.
1775843
Just barely! I have 3 comfortably in there, the only thing is the bottom part doesn't even have enough room for 2, so I built another enclosure for them to walk out into
604019
I have a large rhode island red and two silkies in mine. They don't like to roost, so they all sit in the tray at night and there is plenty of room for sleeping. I don't think there would be enough room for four full-sized chickens to stay 24-hours in the coop so a pen they could walk around in during the day would be good. We haven't really closed the sliding door at night b/c we let the hens free range in the garden sometimes, then scoot them in at night and lock the coop door.
464427
I have four who are currently 10 weeks old. They spend nights in there, shut in the nesting/roosting area when it's been cold. It is ok for that. It is too small for them to live in there all the time in my opinion, especially in view of the square footage suggested per chicken by the various expert sites. We have it in a shed with a indoor run area for indoor days, and plan an outdoor run and chicken tunnel set up for more adventures as they get older.
1035504
I think it would be tight if they live in it without having other excercise areas. I have one Banty chicken and it fits her well.
1364085
Product's overall dimensions are 76"W x 28.75"D x 44.25"H. There is the "ground" area, a run and an "upstairs" area. Plenty of room for four chickens to live! There is no cleaning tray and the coop rests directly on the grass. The roof opens for easy cleaning and collecting of eggs! I'm sure you would really enjoy this chicken coop. It's been a really hot item for us with only great customer reviews.
1995161
Personally I think this one would house only 3 or 4 chickens. I'll be using it soon for 3 new additions to my flock before integrating them into the bigger group. The side opens (opposite the nesting boxes) and the floor slides out for cleaning.
1716354
I often have 2 hens in a nest at a time. It is perfectly ok. They lay their eggs and are perfectly happy. The box is big enough for the 2 hens actually, unless they are Giants.
594822
If whole, uncovered only I should think. But yes, a 3-4 lb. chicken would fit, I believe.
134499
I would think it would fit 4 max. If they are all ducks, not drakes. They may need more room to waddle around...You could extend one end longer, and put a small pool in there for them to splash in. They will probably want to lay their eggs inside so they are hidden. I know ducks are much better at hiding/camouflaging their nests than chickens are. I don't know if ducks share their nests like chickens do. They may have a little different laying/nesting habits (?)
1141967
Depends on what you use it for. If you are just keeping your outdoor chickens in for the night then it will probably be OK. otherwise it will be too small. They won't have much room to move around. The coop is a lot smaller than it appears in the picture. Hope this helps.
464426
I wouldn't put more than 2. I use this just as a secure nighttime coop and there's a good amount of sleeping/ nesting space, but I don't keep my chickens closed in it during the day as they are used to WAY more space.
709918
This coop is very cute, but it will not handle more than 2 - 3 chickens. It is very small if you plan to keep them inside all the time. Chickens need room to roost and lay, as well as yard space to forage, this coop does not afford them any space to roam.
1501615
i have not tried to move it but i am sure my husband and i could move it. this coop will also need a wood protector on the outside which i have not done yet but will before summers end. i also put mine on bricks to keep it off the ground. i have a 20x40 kennel that my chickens live in, they only sleep in their coop at night and lay eggs in there. the metal locks will also need some rust stop on them, my husband may have to put new ones on it. they should be fine for a few years. you will have to take care of this house but it is easy to use and i feel the chickens are safe at night.
604022
Unless your hens are banties or silkies, I think 4 is too many. And, they'd likely roost in the nest box and make it dirty.
926234
I have 6 in a similar cage and it works well for them. (Looking at this one to replace old cage because joints starting to give out )I have had up to 10 - would say that was max. With 6 being ideal. Nice size flock since parakeets like to be in a group with good space for flying and different areas to play and rest.
1007802
I would say yes, however, four would be the maximum number of animals this cage could house comfortably.
1995165
No, please don't make 6-8 hens live in here, this coop is small I have bantams I would only do maybe 4 or 2 regular size hens. The divider for nest box only allows 2 each side, and only has 2 roosting bars