It's a fantastic coop! We now sell them on our website www.englishcountrylife.com. If you email us, we promise to give you a better deal than you will get anywhere else 😉 englishcountrylife@outlook.com
@@EnglishCountryLife Yes! Our chicks are about 1 month old and not quite ready to go outside full-time yet. But we take little field trips out to the run and coop. The girls are liking it so far.
I love so much about this coop in theory. But my main question is, do you use this coop with very large breeds? I am considering a few Bielefelder hens (3-4) and am concerned that the coop could be too small, considering their size.
Our Orpingtons are huge - the cockerels are about 4.5kg . We regularly have 8 in a Wagon so 4 Bielefelders will be luxurious with appropriate outside space
@@EnglishCountryLife Thank you very much. This is helpful, as was the video in general. And yes, they will have a large run and sometimes access to more space. :)
Late to the game, but hoping you have some advice for me! We have had the wagon now for a couple of months, but now the temperatures are getting below freezing… I’ve seen some frost on the inside of the roof plate and sidings 😢 How do you winterize your wagon? Any tips are highly appreciated!❤
Hi Kirsten, bear in mind that most of your chicken's insulation cones from the down under their feathers trapping warm air like a quilt. Keep an eye on their comb - if the points look blue that's an early sign of frostbite. With the wagon it's worth closing the variable vents (there are still dixed vents) and adding very thick layers of bedding for insulation. We do put a covered hot water bottle in on very cold nights too
Hello from windy west coast Scotland! Thanks for the review! I was hoping to see how securely the nest box lid is held in place? I’m thinking of our winter storms. Could it be possible for you to show this? I can see the two metal clips at the lower edge, but how securely is it held in place at the top? Very many thanks! Lizzie
Hi Lizzie, they are super secure in 70mph winds - they hook in at the top. Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram (@engcountrylife) and I'll film a custom video to show you 🙂
Thanks so much! I don’t use either of those, but I’ve emailed you direct, so maybe through there? Do you think it’d be possible also to put anchor rope or chain around the axels to ground screw it down for winter? 💨
Hi, I'm so glad I found your channel, it's fantastic! I'm really torn between the wagon and the large raised coop. Because of where mine has to go I was wondering if the roof comes off both for easy access/cleaning? Thank you so much
Hi! For cleaning the entire back wall removes on the large raised coop. We show that in our review video linked to below. On the Wagon as you can see the whole front opens easily. Both roofs can be removed, but the Wagon is three panels whereas the raised coop is a single panel and much easier to remove. That daid we clean every day and have nor needed to remove a roof yet - the full door on the Wagon and removable wall on the raised coop make cleanout simple. The raised coop is easier to clean without bending, but the Wagon is much easier to move around and easier for chickens to access. We love both but the Wagon is our favourite. Hxppy to answer any questions that you have Raised coop review video below 👇 th-cam.com/video/7Ur8V5YzZiQ/w-d-xo.html
Great review. I was surprised to see the door problem. Probably the best door on the market, Run-Chicken, has solved this in a very simple way in one of their older models - once it reaches the bottom a spring loaded pieces in the bottom corner activate and lock it in. So when the door opens in the morning, the first thing it does is pulling in those pieces on the side. But of course the price of the door is half of the price of this coop...
We have had long discussions with the team at Nestera about this and a number of ideas have been discussed 🙂. One idea that has merit is driving the door up and down with a cog engaging on a toothed strip on the back of the door so unless the cog turns, the door is locked in place. Sprung or weighted chocks, cross bolts & more are also possible. It's all about price , performance and reliability. They really do practice continuous improvement (as you can see from the changes from the prototype already incorporated into the first production version)
I just watched this Video, because My Wife follows you on just about every form of social media👍. We are looking at getting the medium Lodge, as we only ever have three to four girls at any one time. Question: when building it can you choose which side the nest box goes on? Also would like to just say, it was a really great video, with plenty of info to work with🤝
Hi Simon (big waves to your good lady 👋👋). Short answer is that all our instructions show the nest box on the right, so that's how we built them. BUT you made me think. I've just looked at three coops & I think the two sides might be reversable. Leave it with me?
Right Simon & Mrs P . We just went round three different coops pulling clips 😁. We think it COULD be done but not in an ideal way. Each coop section has a rough side that faces outwards and a shiny side that is on the inside. The shiny side is easier to clean although both are able to be jet washed. To reverse the sides you would have to put them on "inside out" (i e. with the shiny side outermost). I'm fairly sure that would work but haven't actually taken a coop to bits to try it. Hope that helps? Hugh
@@EnglishCountryLife Thank you both for taking the time to find a work around👍. My Wife went head and brought a medium lodge today. Thank You for the offering out the 5% discount code🤝. Simon & Dolly
You said something about an automatic discount if I suscribed. I did, but I couldn´t find any discount code ... after watching your videos I am convinced that the wagon is the perfect solution for us ... Thanks for your help !!!
Hi Gabi, To get a 5% Nestera discount offer all you have to do is click on the link below for your country (USA, UK or EU). The discount will AUTOMATICALLY be applied at check out: For UK residents: nestera.co.uk/ECL For EU residents: nestera.fr/ECL For US residents: nestera.us/ecl
There is fixed ventilation (almost like castle castellations) at the top as well as the adjustable vents on the production model. We had one delivered yesterday 😁
Hi Deborah, there's no roller system but it honestly doesn't need one It's a two bay nest box at the rear of the Wagon, each bay is more than big enough for a very large Orpington. It's the most popular laying spot for our hens. If you follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@engcountrylife) we can easily send you some footage of different birds using the nest box if that would help?
@@DeborahBrady-k6r Hi Deborah - I think TH-cam prevents links in posts. Feel free to email us EnglishCountryLife@outlook.com. I'll try to find the site in the meantime .
Whilst I really like the concept of the material and it’s ease of cleaning and it’s anti red mite pros they’ve priced themselves out of the market for most back garden or small holding chicken keeping folks, which is a shame as I do think it’s got some good features. To me the long warranty is good but doesn’t come close to making up for the price. Oh and by the way another good review. Thanks
The Wagon is very much the luxury end of their coop range, they do have far more affordable coops in the range. I've built decent wooden coops and materials are now frighteningly expensive. The last one was 12mm tanalised t&g. Marine ply floor and roof and 35mm tanalised framing and all stainless fittings. To make that now would cost £300 to £400 in materials alone. Of course you can buy cheaper imported wooden coops - but my experience of them is that they don't last more than a few years. I wish there was a cheap, safe, long lasting coop - but if there is, I haven't found it yet sadly
@@EnglishCountryLife Yes all agreed, I also prefer to build my own and understand the cost of materials nowadays all too well, decent quality marine ply has always been expensive and I'd settle for a decent quality exterior grade although even then you can get some seriously flawed products. If I could source similar sheet recycled materials to what they use at a reasonable cost I'd try it to clad a timber frame. Unfortunately it's a maze on line when you start Googling!! One of the main reasons I prefer to build my own is the flexibility over size and design. Cheers
@English Country Life most intestinal worms I started doing it when my hens got herakatis worms, which are really serious and can cause blackhead. I do what you do with worming in October and April. But still have to use the run sanitizer as they still get worms if there not clean. Yes but intestinal worms mainly.
Hi! In the USA use the following link www.nestera.us/ecl Add the coop you want and any other items to the basket. When you click "proceed to checkout", 5% discount will be applied automatically Hope that helps, but if you have any questions drop us an email Englishcountrylife@outlook.com
There are far more affordable coops in the range that take the same number of chickens. This is the top of the range model - and remember it is fully guaranteed for 25 years - so not too bad per year 😉
There is an entire range of coops, high, medium and low. Lower coops are far more suitable for broody hens hatching chicks. Newly hatched chicks simply cannot manage steep ramps or ladders. We also find that heavier breeds like Orpingtons don't enjoy steep climbs. If your run is muddy we have a video on avoiding muddy chicken runs that might help 🙂 th-cam.com/video/ZaUSQmsEZbw/w-d-xo.html
Great and thorough review! Thank you… I really want this!!
It's a fantastic coop! We now sell them on our website www.englishcountrylife.com.
If you email us, we promise to give you a better deal than you will get anywhere else 😉
englishcountrylife@outlook.com
I think it is really an interesting looking coop! You all have done an excellent review of this product! Thanks so much!
Glad you liked it 🙂. It's not the cheapest in the range but it's fantastic quality and stacks up brilliantly against competitors
This is the one we got for our chickens! Nice to see your review to reaffirm our selection.
We think it's great! Are you happy with yours?
@@EnglishCountryLife Yes! Our chicks are about 1 month old and not quite ready to go outside full-time yet. But we take little field trips out to the run and coop. The girls are liking it so far.
@@teresacoffman5529 Excellent!
I love so much about this coop in theory. But my main question is, do you use this coop with very large breeds? I am considering a few Bielefelder hens (3-4) and am concerned that the coop could be too small, considering their size.
Our Orpingtons are huge - the cockerels are about 4.5kg . We regularly have 8 in a Wagon so 4 Bielefelders will be luxurious with appropriate outside space
@@EnglishCountryLife Thank you very much. This is helpful, as was the video in general. And yes, they will have a large run and sometimes access to more space. :)
Do these heat up on warm days more than wood coops, assuming ventilation is the same in both coops?
Hi! We did a video to scientifically test this!
th-cam.com/video/Cg7Ko57D5g8/w-d-xo.html
Late to the game, but hoping you have some advice for me! We have had the wagon now for a couple of months, but now the temperatures are getting below freezing… I’ve seen some frost on the inside of the roof plate and sidings 😢 How do you winterize your wagon? Any tips are highly appreciated!❤
Hi Kirsten, bear in mind that most of your chicken's insulation cones from the down under their feathers trapping warm air like a quilt. Keep an eye on their comb - if the points look blue that's an early sign of frostbite. With the wagon it's worth closing the variable vents (there are still dixed vents) and adding very thick layers of bedding for insulation. We do put a covered hot water bottle in on very cold nights too
Hello from windy west coast Scotland! Thanks for the review! I was hoping to see how securely the nest box lid is held in place? I’m thinking of our winter storms. Could it be possible for you to show this? I can see the two metal clips at the lower edge, but how securely is it held in place at the top? Very many thanks! Lizzie
Hi Lizzie, they are super secure in 70mph winds - they hook in at the top. Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram (@engcountrylife) and I'll film a custom video to show you 🙂
Thanks so much! I don’t use either of those, but I’ve emailed you direct, so maybe through there? Do you think it’d be possible also to put anchor rope or chain around the axels to ground screw it down for winter? 💨
Hi, I'm so glad I found your channel, it's fantastic! I'm really torn between the wagon and the large raised coop. Because of where mine has to go I was wondering if the roof comes off both for easy access/cleaning? Thank you so much
Hi!
For cleaning the entire back wall removes on the large raised coop. We show that in our review video linked to below. On the Wagon as you can see the whole front opens easily. Both roofs can be removed, but the Wagon is three panels whereas the raised coop is a single panel and much easier to remove. That daid we clean every day and have nor needed to remove a roof yet - the full door on the Wagon and removable wall on the raised coop make cleanout simple. The raised coop is easier to clean without bending, but the Wagon is much easier to move around and easier for chickens to access. We love both but the Wagon is our favourite.
Hxppy to answer any questions that you have
Raised coop review video below 👇
th-cam.com/video/7Ur8V5YzZiQ/w-d-xo.html
This coop is so cute! Great review!
Thank you - we love it!
Is there a run that you recommend for this wagon coop?
We much prefer walk in runs. in the UK we like the Garden Life Direct models
th-cam.com/video/-pHbOTjrAFw/w-d-xo.html
Great review. I was surprised to see the door problem. Probably the best door on the market, Run-Chicken, has solved this in a very simple way in one of their older models - once it reaches the bottom a spring loaded pieces in the bottom corner activate and lock it in. So when the door opens in the morning, the first thing it does is pulling in those pieces on the side. But of course the price of the door is half of the price of this coop...
We have had long discussions with the team at Nestera about this and a number of ideas have been discussed 🙂. One idea that has merit is driving the door up and down with a cog engaging on a toothed strip on the back of the door so unless the cog turns, the door is locked in place. Sprung or weighted chocks, cross bolts & more are also possible. It's all about price , performance and reliability. They really do practice continuous improvement (as you can see from the changes from the prototype already incorporated into the first production version)
Where did you get your fence with the net from? Is it also available at nestera??
Hi Gabi, the temporary fencing is basic barrier fence. We use it for all sorts - including fencing off grass seed etc.
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I just watched this Video, because My Wife follows you on just about every form of social media👍.
We are looking at getting the medium Lodge, as we only ever have three to four girls at any one time.
Question: when building it can you choose which side the nest box goes on?
Also would like to just say, it was a really great video, with plenty of info to work with🤝
Hi Simon (big waves to your good lady 👋👋). Short answer is that all our instructions show the nest box on the right, so that's how we built them. BUT you made me think. I've just looked at three coops & I think the two sides might be reversable. Leave it with me?
Right Simon & Mrs P . We just went round three different coops pulling clips 😁. We think it COULD be done but not in an ideal way. Each coop section has a rough side that faces outwards and a shiny side that is on the inside. The shiny side is easier to clean although both are able to be jet washed. To reverse the sides you would have to put them on "inside out" (i e. with the shiny side outermost). I'm fairly sure that would work but haven't actually taken a coop to bits to try it. Hope that helps? Hugh
@@EnglishCountryLife Thank you both for taking the time to find a work around👍.
My Wife went head and brought a medium lodge today.
Thank You for the offering out the 5% discount code🤝.
Simon & Dolly
@@finditmakeitliftit You're very welcome guys. We checked it out with their Vice President (Matthieu) & he confirmed that it will work. Enjoy!
Thank You for your time🙏🤝
Nice coop!...thanks for sharing...
It really is a lovely design 🙂
Do the chickens have a hard time getting up to the roost bars?
They can jump up very easily. They jump up on to the roof of some of the coops that are much higher than these perches
You said something about an automatic discount if I suscribed. I did, but I couldn´t find any discount code ... after watching your videos I am convinced that the wagon is the perfect solution for us ... Thanks for your help !!!
Hi Gabi,
To get a 5% Nestera discount offer all you have to do is click on the link below for your country (USA, UK or EU). The discount will AUTOMATICALLY be applied at check out:
For UK residents:
nestera.co.uk/ECL
For EU residents:
nestera.fr/ECL
For US residents:
nestera.us/ecl
I like the w
I like the wagon coop but I think it needs more ventilation neat the top.
There is fixed ventilation (almost like castle castellations) at the top as well as the adjustable vents on the production model. We had one delivered yesterday 😁
@@EnglishCountryLife Thanks
Hi can you tell me what the nest box is like? Is there a roller system included
Hi Deborah, there's no roller system but it honestly doesn't need one It's a two bay nest box at the rear of the Wagon, each bay is more than big enough for a very large Orpington. It's the most popular laying spot for our hens. If you follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@engcountrylife) we can easily send you some footage of different birds using the nest box if that would help?
@@EnglishCountryLife I have seen one retailer selling the wagon and it has a roller system so I am a bit confused it seems to be an approved retaiker
@@DeborahBrady-k6r That's very odd - can you send is a link please? Happy to take a look & of course check with our friends at Nestera 🙂
@@EnglishCountryLife it’s a company called garden wild life every time I post the link it dissapears
@@DeborahBrady-k6r Hi Deborah - I think TH-cam prevents links in posts. Feel free to email us EnglishCountryLife@outlook.com. I'll try to find the site in the meantime .
Looks very nice!
It really is a first rate design
Whilst I really like the concept of the material and it’s ease of cleaning and it’s anti red mite pros they’ve priced themselves out of the market for most back garden or small holding chicken keeping folks, which is a shame as I do think it’s got some good features. To me the long warranty is good but doesn’t come close to making up for the price. Oh and by the way another good review. Thanks
The Wagon is very much the luxury end of their coop range, they do have far more affordable coops in the range. I've built decent wooden coops and materials are now frighteningly expensive. The last one was 12mm tanalised t&g. Marine ply floor and roof and 35mm tanalised framing and all stainless fittings. To make that now would cost £300 to £400 in materials alone. Of course you can buy cheaper imported wooden coops - but my experience of them is that they don't last more than a few years. I wish there was a cheap, safe, long lasting coop - but if there is, I haven't found it yet sadly
@@EnglishCountryLife Yes all agreed, I also prefer to build my own and understand the cost of materials nowadays all too well, decent quality marine ply has always been expensive and I'd settle for a decent quality exterior grade although even then you can get some seriously flawed products. If I could source similar sheet recycled materials to what they use at a reasonable cost I'd try it to clad a timber frame. Unfortunately it's a maze on line when you start Googling!! One of the main reasons I prefer to build my own is the flexibility over size and design. Cheers
@@bobhayter8526 I enjoy building too - one of the limitations for Nestera is the size limits for couriers. I would love to see a very large coop!
looks great!
Thank you!
very nice😊from Philippines😘
Thank you!
Just so you know with the woodchip I have to use ground sanitizer every week otherwise the chickens have. Ahigh chance of getting worms
Really? Which form of worms?
@English Country Life most intestinal worms I started doing it when my hens got herakatis worms, which are really serious and can cause blackhead. I do what you do with worming in October and April. But still have to use the run sanitizer as they still get worms if there not clean. Yes but intestinal worms mainly.
@@wh880 How interesting - its not a problem here thankfully
@English Country Life yours do have the lovely orchard into free range most of the year so there is less risk when there in a run
@@wh880 Very true, plus we only use fresh hardwood woodchip in great depth
I don’t see how to get the discount
Hi! In the USA use the following link
www.nestera.us/ecl
Add the coop you want and any other items to the basket. When you click "proceed to checkout", 5% discount will be applied automatically
Hope that helps, but if you have any questions drop us an email
Englishcountrylife@outlook.com
Im not getting any notifications for your videos. FYI
That's worrying! Have you got the bell icon clicked?
@@EnglishCountryLife Yes I do - it should show up in my notifications and I don't think i have ever received a notice.
@@KleverskoyeFarm That's very worrying, thanks for letting me know
The price 😩
There are far more affordable coops in the range that take the same number of chickens. This is the top of the range model - and remember it is fully guaranteed for 25 years - so not too bad per year 😉
Far too low to the ground. What hen keeper wants to kneel in tne mud?
There is an entire range of coops, high, medium and low. Lower coops are far more suitable for broody hens hatching chicks. Newly hatched chicks simply cannot manage steep ramps or ladders. We also find that heavier breeds like Orpingtons don't enjoy steep climbs. If your run is muddy we have a video on avoiding muddy chicken runs that might help 🙂
th-cam.com/video/ZaUSQmsEZbw/w-d-xo.html