Poulailler en bois de cèdre Sweetwater pour 4 à 6 poulets avec enclos, nichoir et porte automatique Backyard Discovery

Very good quality, but takes a lot of time and patience to put together.

After buying & reselling another less secure coop, I’m happy I decided to go with the Sweetwater one. Not only is this coop great looking, it’s extra secure & has kept out a raccoon visitor. In fact, after 3 late night visits, the seems to have given up & hasn’t returned. This coop is the perfect size for my suburban backyard & fits my 5 young hens perfectly.

After LOTS of research I settled on this for our first chicken coop. It is a nice step up from the TSC coops while still being an all-in-one kit--it is sturdy and should last a long time, plus it looks great in the backyard. That said, there are a few things keeping it from being 5-stars. I am not sure it is a good value for the money due to the size--this is for 4 chickens max and they will need free range time or an additional run. Assembly took basically two full days, with two adults with power tools (one of which is very handy). It would have been great if parts had been packed in order but there was no rhyme or reason and lots of time was spent just searching though everything. The manual wasn't always clear and there were a few times things were just trial and error due to unclear instructions. We hit some typical problems with holes not lining up and wood splitting in places, as is common with this type of prefab product. As for the design itself, it would be great if the run was full height and longer, and the door was wider for easier cleaning access. Another roosting bar would be nice. Overall I just wish it, particularly the run, was bigger, and if I had it to do over again, I'd order the larger model that unfortunately wasn't available when I purchased this one. I am hopeful one day they will add a kit to add on to the run! Ultimately I am not sure the value is worth the cost, but we will see in a few years.

There are a lot of thoughtful touches in this coop. The solar powered door is so great for saving time, the roosting bar is high, which gives me a little extra comfort for safety, and the mats on the floor are nice for an easier cleanup. The metal roofing and metal wired windows and run also feel great for durability. This is a bit of a beast to assemble. Definitely allow for a couple of days dedicated to putting it together. You absolutely need two people and experience with power tools. We were a little too heavy handed at time while tightening our screws and split the wood a couple of times. The pieces of the nesting box sometimes didn’t connect how they seemed they should, and we had to get a little creative to make it fit together properly. If you are planning on keeping your chickens in the run at all times, I wouldn’t put any more than 4 chickens in this coop. The run is tall, which is great for adding some extra enrichment activities, but otherwise small all things considered. I recommend for people wanting to have fun with backyard chickens and see a beautiful coop out of their window. Expect to make some adjustment and reinforcements as needed while caring for your hens.

Solid coop with high quality materials. The mesh is strong and predator proof. The rubber mats and automatic door are thoughtful touches. It is extremely sturdy and affixes to the ground well. Lots of room for my chicks and they enjoy the space. It is difficult to put together and when they recommend two people you definitely need two people. A power drill is also a must, and I am short so I also needed a ladder to take care of the roof, so something to keep in mind. For new chicken owners, this is a great choice - I would just recommend to put down hardware cloth at the bottom to keep out digging predators if you have them in your area. That is not an issue for us. I may be adding a roosting bar - the one provided seems too high up. But maybe the chicks will surprise me and use it!