So why does it say chicken coop for 10 chickens? There are factors to consider: what chicken breeds are you getting, are you able to let them free range? We recommend taking a look at the measurements and seeing what you feel comfortable with, remembering your girls are only going to be in the hen house to roost and lay their eggs.
Keep in mind the chickens share nesting boxes and stand side by side on the roosting rods!
Hen House: 65.5 inches wide x 66.5 inches tall x 41.75 inches long with three 37.5 inch roosting rods and one 36-inch roosting rod.
Total Weight: 175 pounds
Plenty of Interior space:
The original Rhode Island Homestead Chicken Coop is solid! One of the things you will notice is that our chicken run EXTENDS under each nesting box. More than providing additional space for your hens, this is CRITICAL as it gives support for the nesting box (this may seem minor, however, without the support the nesting boxes will sag after a short period of time).
Keep in mind that you can purchase additional run extensions and additional hen houses if you would like to expand and customize your coop space!
We offer three run options. Our original run, which is approximately three feet high, a walk-in run that is six feet high, and our XL Brahma Run that is six feet high, six feet wide and eight feet long.
39.5 inches wide x 50.5 inches tall x 101 inches long, has two 37.5-inch roosting rods and one 36 inch roosting rod
39.5 inches wide x 71.75 inches tall x 101 inches long, has two 37.5-inch roosting rods and one 36 inch roosting rod
74.5 inches wide x 71.75 inches tall x 101 inches long.
You are sure to love the doors under each nesting box, which provide easy access to the space under the hen house. This allows for easy cleaning and for letting the girls in and out. The run has a door panel, and on the run's end panel, half the panel is a door. This makes cleaning the run a cinch and helps with free-ranging.
Since they are made of wood and will be outside 24/7, we STRONGLY recommend that you stain, lacquer or paint your extra large (XL) chicken coop with a run for 10 chickens. The stain applied is a base coat that is not designed to protect your coop long term from the elements. Often in transit parts can get dinged or scratched etc. You may need to touch up your coop before staining or painting it! Once set up we recommend anchoring it down, this can be as simple as a stake on each side of the hen house and run area. As much as we have tried to predator proof our coops, you know your area best and you may want to put wire around your coop, or put pavers. You'll always want to double check hardware and latches to make sure everything is tight and secure. Larger predators like bears you will want to look at installing an electric fence around the perimeter.
Coops can be returned within 30 days if the boxes are still sealed. If you think you may need to return your coop, please keep all boxes sealed. Once a box has been opened, the coop is no longer eligible for return, as repacking can lead to damage during return shipping.
A 15% restocking fee applies, and you are responsible for return shipping costs.
If anything arrives damaged or missing, please send us photos of the damaged pieces and circle the affected or missing parts on the parts sheet or instructions. We’ll get replacements headed your way as quickly as possible. If several parts are affected or missing, just let us know, and we’ll work with you to find the best solution.
