It depends on the model. The smaller wooden coops are designed for around 2 to 4 hens, while the mid-size options suit 4 to 6 birds. The large galvanised walk-in runs go much further, with some built for 10 to 15 chickens. As a rule, give your birds a bit more room than the minimum if you can, since less crowding means healthier, happier hens. Every product page lists the recommended capacity and full dimensions.
A wooden coop is a compact house, usually with a nesting box and a small attached run, and it's ideal for a few hens. A walk-in run is a much larger enclosure with a galvanised steel frame and a cover, tall enough for you to step inside. Walk-in runs suit bigger flocks and make feeding, cleaning and egg collection far easier, since you're not reaching in from outside.
The wooden coops come with solid panels and latching doors, and the walk-in runs use sturdy galvanised mesh frames, both of which help keep your flock protected. For extra peace of mind in areas with foxes, it's worth checking all latches are fastened at night and considering additional ground-level protection. Some buyers add the PVC-coated wire mesh from this range to reinforce or extend a run.
Yes, they're made for outdoor use. The wooden coops typically have water-resistant or openable roofs, and the walk-in runs come with weatherproof covers to keep the rain off. Through winter, adding extra bedding in the nesting area and placing the coop out of strong wind helps keep your birds warm and dry. A spot with some natural shelter is ideal.
Many of them do. The wooden hen houses generally include a nesting box for laying and perches for roosting, which are the two things chickens really need day to day. The product descriptions flag exactly what's included, so you can check whether a particular coop has nesting boxes, perches, ramps or an openable roof before you buy.
Some are. A few of the coops are designed as duck houses, and several of the larger walk-in runs suit ducks and rabbits as well as chickens. If you keep more than one type of poultry or small animal, the bigger multi-purpose runs give you the flexibility to house them. The product titles usually mention which animals each one is suited to.
Most arrive flat-packed with fittings and instructions included, and assembly is usually manageable with basic tools, though the larger walk-in runs naturally take longer and are easier with a second pair of hands. For cleaning, the openable roofs and wide doors on many models let you reach right inside, which keeps the job quick once the coop is built.
Delivery is free across the UK mainland, with orders dispatched in 3 to 5 working days and no hidden fees, so the checkout total is what you pay. If you change your mind or order in error, you're welcome to return the item, though the return postage cost would be down to you in those cases. If anything arrives faulty or damaged, get in touch with the team and they'll sort it out for you.
