What chicken coop do i buy?

[ffr]

i’m a future chicken owner but i’ve never owned them before. i want to get two isa brown chickens and i’ve done a lot of research on them but i can’t seem to find a coop that is suitable for them but still low cost. i was thing of buying this coop-https://www.bunnings.com.au/pinnacle-1042-x-920-x-520mm-pet-cabin-animal-enclosure_p3440175 because it is in my price range but is it even for chickens? if it is would it be good for the chickens? help would be very much appreciated!!!

[MitchellMc]

Hi @ffr,

I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice from our knowledgeable members about raising chickens. It's certainly a popular topic on the forum.

You might like to start by checking out some of their own projects as it will give you an idea of what they are using:

• Chicken coophouse by @TheSaltyreefer

• Coop life - backyard chickens by @mich1972

• D.I.Y. chicken coop by @Caron

• A chicken has adopted us by @pepsp

• 'Fencing' for Chickens by @bm

• D.I.Y. chicken coop project by @darylhewston

• Anyone got backyard chickens? by @AndreaNg.

You'll notice a running theme with these projects that if you choose a smaller coop like the one you're considering, you'll need to also provide a run or open area for the chickens. That coop would be adequate for them to sleep/nest in, but not as a stand-alone enclosure. Do you have room for a run or an open foraging area?

@mich1972 might like to give us some tips on what would be required and if this would be a suitable nesting arrangement for two chickens.

I look forward to following along.

Mitchell

[Caron]

Hello

you are about to start a fun and rewarding experience. Isa’s have the best personality and if it is eggs you want, they are good layers. They are a mid size chicken. The size of the coop  is basically 1m x 1m… Mitchell is correct, chickens need space … will they free range? They need to forage and scratch for food, they love dirt baths and lying in the sun. The coop is great, its good for their sleeping/laying - but definitely need to roam and need a run of some sort. Do you know anyone handy that can build one? Happy to answer any questions.