Easy access roof that hinges both sides and is easily removed and rear cleaning panel
This coop will house 3-4 large sized chickens easily (hybrids) or 6-8 Bantams depending on their size. We size coops based on 2 square feet per bird and perch lengths.
This coop is pre-drilled for the Chicken Guard automaticdoor opener.
The Locking Chicken Guard pop hole door opening measures 28cm high x 25cm wide
Nice design and looks very robust, had problems with red mites in my last hen house and could not get rid of them. So far so good with this one
SusieS.Susie
30-01-2021
Perfect
Having been a chicken keeper for many years and had nearly every type of coop (the famous expensive plastic ones, pretty wooden ones) This is by far the best coop we ve had. It s so easy to clean. This is the first Coop we ve had where the girls property roost rather than sleep in the nest box; the nest box therefore remains clean. The automatic door opener is easy to programme and fit. I was concerned about it s looks but it actually sits nicely in the garden. The only consideration with this model is taking the roof off for egg collection. I m not sure my elderly mother will be able to lift it off or have long enough arms to reach in. So bare this in mind if you have small children (could also be a plus) with this model. Looking at the design and construction I m hoping this will be more effective at not providing hiding places for the dreaded red mite but can t comment currently. Chartley Coops were brilliant. I thoroughly recommend them and this coop.
JanetJ.Janet
27-11-2020
Good Value
My old wooden coop was end of life and had had red mites too often. Drove too Chartley Chucks to collect this coop to avoid delivery charges. Geoff was very knowledgeable and talked me through all the coops, pros and cons. Bought the colonial and am very pleased with it, chickens love it and its so easy to look after and clean. Fully recommended.
JeanetteJ.Jeanette
30-01-2020
Colonial coop
Having been a chicken keeper for many years and had nearly every type of coop (the famous expensive plastic ones, pretty wooden ones) This is by far the best coop we ve had. It s so easy to clean. This is the first Coop we ve had where the girls property roost rather than sleep in the nest box; the nest box therefore remains clean. The automatic door opener is easy to programme and fit. I was concerned about it s looks but it actually sits nicely in the garden. The only consideration with this model is taking the roof off for egg collection. I m not sure my elderly mother will be able to lift it off or have long enough arms to reach in. So bare this in mind if you have small children (could also be a plus) with this model. Looking at the design and construction I m hoping this will be more effective at not providing hiding places for the dreaded red mite but can t comment currently. Chartley Coops were brilliant. I thoroughly recommend them and this coop.