Chicken Coop Large Metal Chicken Run Walk-in Poultry Cage Heavy Duty Chicken Hen House for Yard with Waterproof and Anti-UV Cover for Outdoor Farm Use

I was able to get this run for $105, plus shipping and taxes. Even at the almost $200 it came out to in the end, this run is a good value. To build a run of this size myself, the materials would cost me more, as well as take twice as long. The caveat is that this is not going to be the most sturdy structure as is, nor is it predator proof.I received all of the parts. The poles were labeled, the labels were worn but still legible. The measurements are included in the instructions, and the instructions are pretty clear, so even if you can’t read the sticker labels you should be able to figure out which poles are which through measurement or comparison. The hardware for the door is all in a separate bag and you do not need to pull out the tool box - it comes with a double end ratcheting wrench. It also comes with gloves, which I didn’t find out until I opened the bag to get the hardware for the door. They would have been handy when working with the poles and fencing; my hands were grimy and scratched at the end of the day.I was able to assemble the entire thing by myself (I am 5’4). The frame went up in less than 30 minutes. A couple of the spring buttons on a couple different poles did not pop back out when inserted into the bases, but (as far as I can tell) this is not affecting anything, they are still secure as it was only one side of the spring button in each of the spots that didn’t click. After the frame was up, my 50 lb daughter was hanging and swinging on the poles. The frame wobbled a bit, and the poles didn’t bend.The tedious part is the fencing. The chicken wire is roughly 4 ft in width. It is 20g/0.8mm green PVC coated wire and decent quality. I opted out of measuring. Chicken wire is a pain to accurately measure at long lengths. Instead: I rolled out some length, secured the end (opposite to the bulk of the roll) to the frame with the provided zip ties, pulled the wire very taught as I secured the opposite end (attached to the rest of the roll), then clipped the bulk of the roll away. I secured the edges all around with 4-5 zip ties per frame pole. I did not need more zip ties - a roll of PVC coated 20 gauge wire is provided. I spiraled continuous lengths of wire around the outer perimeters of the frame and the door, looping it through every 3-5 apertures of fencing. This ensures no gapping. I had enough wire, but if you find that you need more material to secure the fencing, opt for more wire rather than more zip ties . It will last longer, is more secure, and is nicer looking than a million zip ties.The tarp is decent, but won’t last forever. Maybe a couple of years at most. It’s straightforward enough to attach.The frame altogether is very lightweight. If you live in a very windy area, I would suggest getting more heavy-duty tent stakes. If you plan on getting a larger tarp that covers both the sides and top of the coop, I suggest a mesh tarp or adding wind vents because strong wind will 100% catch the tarp and either collapse the frame or blow it over.If you live in a place with moderate-severe winters, I would suggest reinforcing the very middle of the run with a 4x4 post so the run can bear a heavier load. I can absolutely see the frame collapsing in the middle under a heavy load of sticky snow.Chicken wire is never predator proof. Chicken wire keeps chickens in, it doesn’t keep predators out. A determined predator, even a small dog, can rip through chicken wire. It does not take much. This chicken wire is not bad quality, it is chicken wire. Chicken wire is not a thick gauge of wire fencing, so it is always going to be very flexible and is easy to chew through. PVC coating makes it only slightly more durable. It is not going to stop sharp teeth and strong paws. If an animal bent the chicken wire off of the frame enough to get inside, or the chickens were able to get out, you did not secure the wire enough. That is not a product defect, that is user error.Tips for predator proofing:To properly predator proof this run at the minimum, you’ll want to get a 3ft x 50ft roll of 16g/1.3mm welded steel mesh and secure it to the bottom portion of the run as well as the chicken wire, all the way around. Coupled with the chicken wire, you can opt for a wider aperture, 3 or 4 inches. It’ll be cheaper.If you’re worried about a climbing predator ripping and chewing their way through the roof of the run or the peaked part of the front/back, you’ll need about 330sq ft of mesh to cover the entire area.For digging predators, you can attach wire to the very bottom of the frame and create a skirt. The skirting should be 1/4in-1in mesh hardware cloth, one 2ft x 50ft roll. It can be underground (dig a trench, insert wire skirt, fill in) or it can be on the surface (secure into ground with garden stakes, disguise with grass/mulch/etc).These are additional costs, but will help to properly protect your animals in the first place, rather than finding a dead animal and having to backtrack.All in all, the run is a good value for what you get. It is great for temporary animal housing. With some minor tweaks and a few additional costs, it can be made into sturdy, perfectly safe permanent housing.(photo for attention to this review, run was not completed or in a permanent spot when photo was taken)

Been meaning to build a chicken tractor for years now for meat birds, then we got turkeys this year and meat birds on the way so I finally looked on Amazon because clearly I needed help with building one. This coop is the perfect "summer home" for them. We live in the northeastern US so we get lots of snow. So I will be taking the roof off in the winter. The frame was easy to put together and like others have said the netting and zip ties will slow you down. Had the frame up in 30 min to 1 hr. The netting another few hours, and then finished with the wire. I was able to do it all in one day by myself. The only tool I needed was scissors.

It took me 4 hours to put it together, the frame was done in 20 minutes. Unpacking is ok, the numbers on the parts were bad to see - kinda washed away. The part list tells you the length of the parts so I just measured it.The chicken wire is good quality and good to work with. The zip ties are cheap and I had to add 50 ish, I just wanted it right at the first place before I have to start fix things in a couple of weeks. To tie the wire on the frame took the most time. The tarp was easy to put on. There are not enough anchors but I have some to add. We have sometimes strong wind. The coop don’t look really sturdy but with the wire around and the tarp it went better. I tied it on the other coops I have so it’s more secure. You see I use beside that some dog kennels for my chickens and ducks. They are very expensive so I thought I give this one a chance. I will add another one on this one - ordered two of them. The price is very appreciative and I would suggest if you want it free standing put a t post on every corner and tie it on. There is a roll tie wire in the package , I guess it’s to put it where the zip ties are but for now I leave it like it is because I don’t have time to spend another two hours. Maybe in fall.Update: the tarp is already ripped apart. It was not even a storm. Beside that still ok for the price.

It took longer to put together than I expected but it was not difficult. I do suggest at least 2 people to help with the roof though. The instructions were mostly clear...we didn't have any real issues with that. The tarp that goes over the top appears to be thick and I expect it will last at least 1-2 summers. I do suggest you buy more zip ties, however, as we ran out. So, backstory to this purchase is that I bought this for my chickens. I have a 16 lb yorkie mix dog who un-alived some of my chicks, so my main concern w/ this pen was keeping his butt out of it. in THAT respect, I was very disappointed. Despite our efforts to block access, as you can see in the above pictures, I still came out to 2 deceased chickens as my dog had torn through the mesh. We have since put more secure wire fencing around it and no problems thus far. I said all that to say, be careful what you plan to put in and keep out of this pen as you may need to invest in more secure wire/fencing. Otherwise, I really like this pen! There is enough room for a nice big coop and for my hens to roam and peck. They seem to really like it, there is room for adults to stand up and the frame seems nice and secure with the ground anchors. It's light enough that you could build it in one spot and then move it into its final spot (easier w/ 2 but doable w/ 1 person) before using the ground anchors. All in all, I think the price was a good deal, even having to buy more zip ties and fencing, and I would buy it again. I'm actually thinking of buying another one and connecting them but for now, my 6 hens are content.

Awesome shipping time, item as described. It is pretty lightweight so we did have to reinforce the tie downs but, other than that I am very happy with this penTime to put it together isn't bad, about an hour to put frame together, putting the wire in wasn't bad, just a lot of measuring

Horrible customer service and terrible cheaply made and designed product this is robbery