Eric, Thanks so much for your honest review. We have noticed all problems you mentioned in the video. We have improved all the details: added a waterproof PVC cover to the nesting box roof edge, added a latch to lock the chicken run in future production. Once the new design is ready, it will be shared with you. Any suggestions on products are welcome. Aivituvin keeps moving on the way to the best!
@@CountryLivingExperience Great info! I will make all the enhancements you suggested! What type of caulking did you use or recommend please to seal? Thanks
I have one of these. Mine is on 4 wheels, but basically the same. A problem with this type is that the roosting bars are lower than the nesting boxes, which causes the chickens to roost at night in the nesting boxes. I agree it was quite easy to put together and looks great. Thanks for the tip to do some caulking and painting. For now I have it inside a covered chicken run but plan to build an additional walk-in coop and use this for quail. Quail don't use nesting boxes so I think it will work.
I Paid $110 for lumber, $85 on hardware cloth & like $30 on hardware to build a similar coop/aviary for my quail last month. Only difference is my coop is much much bigger, stronger, waterproof & has a detachable “tractor” section that’s mobile.
very impressed with the integrity of reviewer. I know he was given product free to review and he was so honest and offered great insight and recommendations. Also impressed with Aivutuvin for acknowledging suggestions and acting on them. Im going to seriously consider Aivituvin product. FYI.. newer 2022 version looks to be available with improvements.
A coon can easily open those sliding latches. We have plenty of coons, hawks, foxes, coyotes as well as armadillos and moles. I have seen them all on our property in the daylight so I imagine there are many more roaming around at night looking for a meal. Chickens will be safe in the coop at night though. This would not work for us. This “looks” nice but does not looks terribly sturdy or like it would last a year out in weather. I think we are going to build something without a run and set the coop inside a large run covered with hardware cloth. Top, sides and a 2 ft perimeter all around the outside about 4-inches deep in the ground, but still attached to the frame to keep anything from digging in. Build it right once and you won’t have to do it over every year.
Yep. That is why it is only going to be an isolation coop for us within the confines of our electric fence. It will have to be sealed and painted to have a chance at all.
Super appreciate the review. It really gave me a better idea what to look for if I want a prefab coop for my start at keeping chickens. Knowing how much I would need to edit it will have a massive part to play.
I just got a pre-fab coop and I can already see that I am going to have to modify it to make it bigger for the 4 chicks we just got and so ready to put them in when the weather gets warmer. Thanks for the info on painting and sealing it up. I am excited to start this new adventure with backyard chickens.
Bought something similar, it’s not bad. I ended up building an extension run for the coop and using some water seal clear coat. I like the idea of setting it on treated wood and caulking it.
thank you for the weatherproofing tips, i have one from the same company coming and was concerned about the longevity. how's it holding up for you? what weather-resistant paint do you recommend?
I had one of these a few years ago and it was to small for the tree I had. I ended up using it for separation as well between troubled chickens. mine was not flat... it had the pitched roof. this must be the newer one. good video take care bud
I bought one from same company, very cute but need to modify to really work well. I bought for my little chicks after moving from brooder and before coop living with the big girls. I wish it were on a base to raise it up higher so I don’t have to squat down to tend to the girls and to keep the bottom from rotting out.
I have a similar coop and I had a frame made about 2 feet tall and built to the dimensions of the coop, put hardware cloth on the frame, and placed the coop on the frame (for that no-squatting down reason!! ha) Of course, these modifications added to the cost but it was well worth the cost to me.
One of these coops are good for 2 large breed chickens.But they need a good 4"×6" run with them.I have 4 black rock hens,2 of the coops connected by the 4×6 run that connects them.All 4 still roost in one coop but 2 coops is still more adequate for 4 large hens.I also let them free range a few hrs per day and they are very happy.Using just these coops alone just isn't enough for happy chickens.Good while still chicks though.I also added a layer of cheap waterproofing.Good coops for the money though.
I build all my animals coops any pre made ones need so much done to make them last and kept safe from predators all built with free or left over wood I have 5 coops all under 125 to build even 2 being prebuilt that I fixed up
I'm confused the drawer that you use to clean it out the little house that you pull out ....how do you keep raccoons from pulling that drawer out? Is it latched somehow?
I only use it as a recovery coop for sick chickens. I have never had any raccoons try to get into it but they may be able to. I also have my dog that patrols my property.
Well . . . if you wanted to put rabbits in there, you'd have to add wire mesh to the bottom, or they'd dig out. For us, this wouldn't work - snow in the winter and predator pressure would make it impractical - as lightweight as it is, a raccoon could be in and out in no time. Snakes could get in as well.
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What I’ve seen if prefab chicken coop reviews (of different types and brands) most are junk. If you have even basic building skills and time you can build one way better with pallet wood or even purchased treated wood for about $300-$400. The prefab ones won’t last inside of a year in most climates without out a lot of additional work and materials after purchasing. Don’t waste your money, build it yourself.
So when I get out to have chickens in some property.. I would like to get something for about 10 egg hens and a rooster.. but man size.. not that little
@@CountryLivingExperience Your insights and recommendations are wonderful. I purchased this coop and will be ready with wider wheels for grass, better clasp for the nest box, bottom edge treated wood, caulk and paint. Current model shows a clear water guard between house and run is included.
A coyote or other predator like raccoons will push through the cheap mesh on these quite easily. Beware of that. Best to just get a crash course in making a basic box with lumber. It will be several times stronger than these things.
Eric, Thanks so much for your honest review. We have noticed all problems you mentioned in the video. We have improved all the details: added a waterproof PVC cover to the nesting box roof edge, added a latch to lock the chicken run in future production. Once the new design is ready, it will be shared with you. Any suggestions on products are welcome. Aivituvin keeps moving on the way to the best!
You're welcome. Glad you have made some improvements. Thank you for listening to the community.
@@CountryLivingExperience Yes, we record all suggestions from customers and improve them in the next production. Thanks again for your honest review.
Love it when Manufacturers take note of the customers! Well done @Aivituvin!
Hello, I am wondering how this chicken coop held up 10 mos. later? Can you share with me? Thank you!
@@CountryLivingExperience Great info! I will make all the enhancements you suggested! What type of caulking did you use or recommend please to seal? Thanks
I have one of these. Mine is on 4 wheels, but basically the same. A problem with this type is that the roosting bars are lower than the nesting boxes, which causes the chickens to roost at night in the nesting boxes. I agree it was quite easy to put together and looks great. Thanks for the tip to do some caulking and painting. For now I have it inside a covered chicken run but plan to build an additional walk-in coop and use this for quail. Quail don't use nesting boxes so I think it will work.
Thanks for providing solutions instead of making complaints!
You’re very welcome.
I Paid $110 for lumber, $85 on hardware cloth & like $30 on hardware to build a similar coop/aviary for my quail last month. Only difference is my coop is much much bigger, stronger, waterproof & has a detachable “tractor” section that’s mobile.
Great
very impressed with the integrity of reviewer. I know he was given product free to review and he was so honest and offered great insight and recommendations. Also impressed with Aivutuvin for acknowledging suggestions and acting on them. Im going to seriously consider Aivituvin product. FYI.. newer 2022 version looks to be available with improvements.
Thank you.
The company did a great job listening to suggestions.
You could make a roof cover to cover the whole thing and keep the whole thing dry
A coon can easily open those sliding latches. We have plenty of coons, hawks, foxes, coyotes as well as armadillos and moles. I have seen them all on our property in the daylight so I imagine there are many more roaming around at night looking for a meal. Chickens will be safe in the coop at night though. This would not work for us. This “looks” nice but does not looks terribly sturdy or like it would last a year out in weather. I think we are going to build something without a run and set the coop inside a large run covered with hardware cloth. Top, sides and a 2 ft perimeter all around the outside about 4-inches deep in the ground, but still attached to the frame to keep anything from digging in. Build it right once and you won’t have to do it over every year.
Yep. That is why it is only going to be an isolation coop for us within the confines of our electric fence. It will have to be sealed and painted to have a chance at all.
Thanks for this video. Just what I need to know before I start. 😎👍🏻🐔🐔
Glad it was helpful!
Super appreciate the review. It really gave me a better idea what to look for if I want a prefab coop for my start at keeping chickens. Knowing how much I would need to edit it will have a massive part to play.
You're welcome
I just got a pre-fab coop and I can already see that I am going to have to modify it to make it bigger for the 4 chicks we just got and so ready to put them in when the weather gets warmer. Thanks for the info on painting and sealing it up. I am excited to start this new adventure with backyard chickens.
You're welcome. Chickens are awesome. Have fun with them.
Thank you for the review Eric! Blessings!
You're very welcome.
Bought something similar, it’s not bad. I ended up building an extension run for the coop and using some water seal clear coat. I like the idea of setting it on treated wood and caulking it.
Cool
Gracias por sus comentarios, muy practicos y utiles!
De nada
I have the size smaller and I use it for baby chicks and quarantine for sick chickens depending on timing. It’s not a bad coupe for the money.
Cool. Yea, I think that is definitely the best use for it.
thank you for the weatherproofing tips, i have one from the same company coming and was concerned about the longevity. how's it holding up for you? what weather-resistant paint do you recommend?
I had one of these a few years ago and it was to small for the tree I had. I ended up using it for separation as well between troubled chickens. mine was not flat... it had the pitched roof. this must be the newer one. good video take care bud
Cool. Yea, I think that’s exactly what I will use it for as well.
Thank you for such great info! So helpful!
You're welcome
I bought one from same company, very cute but need to modify to really work well. I bought for my little chicks after moving from brooder and before coop living with the big girls. I wish it were on a base to raise it up higher so I don’t have to squat down to tend to the girls and to keep the bottom from rotting out.
I agree it is cute but needs some mods to work well.
I have a similar coop and I had a frame made about 2 feet tall and built to the dimensions of the coop, put hardware cloth on the frame, and placed the coop on the frame (for that no-squatting down reason!! ha) Of course, these modifications added to the cost but it was well worth the cost to me.
One of these coops are good for 2 large breed chickens.But they need a good 4"×6" run with them.I have 4 black rock hens,2 of the coops connected by the 4×6 run that connects them.All 4 still roost in one coop but 2 coops is still more adequate for 4 large hens.I also let them free range a few hrs per day and they are very happy.Using just these coops alone just isn't enough for happy chickens.Good while still chicks though.I also added a layer of cheap waterproofing.Good coops for the money though.
True
Great tutorial.Thank you.Its incredibly small isn’t it?I want a huge coup for atleast ten hens
Thank you.
Yes, they are very small. Only good for 2 chickens.
I think the door underneath the hen house is there for the connection feature you mentioned at the start of the video
Caulking will be your best friend for this project. 🐔
Amen to that.
I build all my animals coops any pre made ones need so much done to make them last and kept safe from predators all built with free or left over wood I have 5 coops all under 125 to build even 2 being prebuilt that I fixed up
I think your method is the best.
I'm confused the drawer that you use to clean it out the little house that you pull out ....how do you keep raccoons from pulling that drawer out? Is it latched somehow?
I only use it as a recovery coop for sick chickens. I have never had any raccoons try to get into it but they may be able to. I also have my dog that patrols my property.
Well . . . if you wanted to put rabbits in there, you'd have to add wire mesh to the bottom, or they'd dig out. For us, this wouldn't work - snow in the winter and predator pressure would make it impractical - as lightweight as it is, a raccoon could be in and out in no time. Snakes could get in as well.
Yes, that is what we determined as well.
Thanks man.
You’re welcome
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What tool do you need? By step to build that
Got one that said fits 3-6 chickens. I'd be licky to fit 3 in there.
Yep. They don’t have much room.
I bought the one that holds 16, we only have 10. Mine can't seem to get settled at night.
Depends on the chicken breed. I always put less than the area is "rated" for.
Thanks
You’re welcome
What I’ve seen if prefab chicken coop reviews (of different types and brands) most are junk. If you have even basic building skills and time you can build one way better with pallet wood or even purchased treated wood for about $300-$400. The prefab ones won’t last inside of a year in most climates without out a lot of additional work and materials after purchasing. Don’t waste your money, build it yourself.
I have 2 ducks do you think they would have plenty of room in that I can’t really tell the size
Two duck is about the maximum it will hold. It is about 6ft long and 24in wide.
Can you use the deep litter method with a sliding tray?
Not really. It is pretty shallow. Only about 2" deep
So when I get out to have chickens in some property.. I would like to get something for about 10 egg hens and a rooster.. but man size.. not that little
Of course. This is just for 2 chickens.
@@CountryLivingExperience 2 chickens?!? But you are in Texas!! Lol I would expect a Texan to do.. you know.. things big!
Do you use a specific type of outdoor paint that is chicken friendly?
No. Any paint is fine.
@@CountryLivingExperience Your insights and recommendations are wonderful. I purchased this coop and will be ready with wider wheels for grass, better clasp for the nest box, bottom edge treated wood, caulk and paint. Current model shows a clear water guard between house and run is included.
You're welcome. I think they have added some upgrades since I did this video.
or use blue tape to hold stuff shut
How many chicken hens can live in this ?
Just 1 or 2. It is small.
A coyote or other predator like raccoons will push through the cheap mesh on these quite easily. Beware of that. Best to just get a crash course in making a basic box with lumber. It will be several times stronger than these things.
True. I think I mentioned that.
I bet they don’t send products again
They actually emailed me and said thank you. They said are going to make improvements.
Thank you for the review. So helpful.
You’re welcome
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Solitary confinement for chickens 😂😂
lol. yep
That arm must be better! Hope you weren’t pushing it.
A bit better. This thing is lite as a feather though.
@@CountryLivingExperience great to see you on h the e mend!!!
My husband bought me a chicken Coop from wayfair Waste the time waste of money Just a big waste of waste
They can be.
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I got mine for $200.
That’s a great price