pb4 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Hi, I'm hoping to get 4 ex-battery chickens later on this year and I've been looking at all the things I'm going to need etc! I'm going to have an run which will be 15x6ft (covered) and I really like the look of the coops from The Clever Coop Company, although they are expensive. I had thought it would be better to get the larger version of the two they offer but actually I think realistically I think four will be enough with the costs and the room etc. I appreciate the hobby is addictive 😉but for the first few years at least I don't think we'd want more than four. Is this coop suitable for four ex-battery hens? I had thought about getting the larger version anyway but read that they'll keep warmer in a smaller coop and we live high up so it can get very cold in the winter! What do you think? https://www.theclevercoopcompany.com/product-page/standard-snaplock-chicken-coop Thanks in advance for your thoughts! ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb4 Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sorry just realised this post is in the wrong section😳Can it be moved? Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sorry not much advice on the coop as I have never heard of them but I wouldn't worry about getting a smaller one to keep warm as they will huddle together - mine have a lovely cube to sleep in but only 1 out of 4 use it to sleep in - even in the recent cold snap they all just roosted together on a branch in the secure WIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb4 Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Thank you for your reply! Good to know they will all huddle up together for warmth! The larger version just looks too big for four hens and i guess it will eat up a bit more bedding and take a bit more cleaning too as well as costing an extra £200 more!😮 As I think four will be enough for me for a good few years I'm wondering if this one would be suitable at this stage? Just wanted to check before ordering that they wouldn't be cramped. I would rather stretch and pay more for them to be happy..But equally I don't see the point in spending more if there is no need.. So many choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 49 minutes ago, pb4 said: I don't see the point in spending more if there is no need.. So many choices! There will be a point later when you have caught More-Hens disease and want more space. I chose the Cube in the first place because it was bigger and just in case I might get more girls at a later date. I first started off with 3 chickens and numbers gradually increased over time of various kinds. Now I just have Pekins, my absolute favourite. I have 2 Pekins in there at the moment. The 5 chicks I have now will go in their own space for a while and then in the autumn, I will put them all together. There would never have been enough space for 7 if I had got something smaller. Be warned, there is no cure for More-Hens disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 They definitely look more traditional than a Omlet coop, but compared, I find the prize rather steep for a coop without any legs or run. Have no experience with the coop, but on the videos the litter drawers don’t look very sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb4 Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Thanks for the replies😊 I've looked at the omlet coops and unless I'm looking at the wrong one, it's more expensive (about £100) and very slightly smaller?? I've ordered a run which I'm going to put a roof onto. I would make a stand for the clever coop company one which thankfully looks easy. Is the size of this coop suitable for 4 ex battery hens? Thanks🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I think the cube is just over £600 without the run and I have had 6 hybrids easily in a cube in the past - I ended up with a multi coloured cube in the sale section but that was years ago -I have no idea about size comparisons - if the one you are looking at is slightly bigger it will fit 4 hens easily - The outdoor space is more important but I think 15ft x 6ft should be fine and if you can get the coop outside the run it gives the hens more room to roam and makes it easier to clean and collect eggs - it also helps when you go on holiday as I have found neighbours will happily collect eggs but not so keen on going in with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Luvachicken said: There will be a point later when you have caught More-Hens disease and want more space. I chose the Cube in the first place because it was bigger and just in case I might get more girls at a later date. I first started off with 3 chickens and numbers gradually increased over time of various kinds. Now I just have Pekins, my absolute favourite. I have 2 Pekins in there at the moment. The 5 chicks I have now will go in their own space for a while and then in the autumn, I will put them all together. There would never have been enough space for 7 if I had got something smaller. Be warned, there is no cure for More-Hens disease. No cure for More-Hens disease? Help, I think I’ve caught it already! What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Girly said: No cure for More-Hens disease? Help, I think I’ve caught it already! What should I do? It's a lifelong condition I'm afraid ......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb4 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Thanks for your replies 👍The one I'm looking at is £450 and sounds like it will be big enough for 4 then☺️... I'll start saving for the bigger one as well..sounds like I might need it 😂🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
