Do anyone (other than Eglu) do a plastic chicken coop/run?

[KatyMac]

Because it is a fab idea - but too expensive

I love the whole power wash thing & my wooden hutch is dying - but I am broke

[DogMa]

plastic coop for the skinted!

[DogMa]

50 quid!

[KatyMac]

Interesting

I will have a think

[KatyMac]

Actually you could do something with that

I think their version is a bit rough & ready but if you use cat doors for the cutout bits it would be better (I'd worry about children hurting their hands on the rough edges otherwise)

Now - should chickens be off the ground? If so - how far off the ground?

If I put it in a large run that might just work

[pinkmagic1]

What about a plastic dog kennel. The lids lift off for easy cleaning on most and although the entrance hole is a little large I am sure you could fashion some sort of door. Alternatively if you just want a couple of hens I think the compost bin idea is an excellent idea, they already have a little door and again a removable lid.

[DogMa]

Ooo-er - look!

[KatyMac]

That is the right shape

Goodness

[bronze]

these guys do but its horrific

[thesockmonsterofdoom]

that is not even that much cheaper.
any luck yet katy? I have only ever seen wooden ones and eglu's.

[KatyMac]

No cardboard box looks good atm

DH is going to 'fix' our hutch

[MarmadukeScarlet]

too late I know but www.chicubes.co.uk/

[KatyMac]

Seriously thinking about this

[fruitcake18]

What about these plastic coops?

www.theclevercoopcompany.com/

[Magiemay]

If anyone is looking for atop quality plastyic chicken coop rather than Omlet , take a look at Cole's Coops //www.colescoops.co.uk ( you wont be disappointed )

[notasausage]

What about an oil storage tank. Loads on eBay for not much. We have just cleaned one out to use as a pig ark so could work for chickens too. We have used biljex used for boats to clean out the oil.

[zoney]

www.solwayrecycling.co.uk/recycled-shop/pig-poultry/hen-houses/solway-mini-hen-coop

[Cuppachaplz]

We made one out of an old plastic Wendy house, very robust

[chickpeachick]

We shopped around for our's having decided that plastic was definitely the way forward. In the end we went for an Eglu Go UP (www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping/eglu_go_up/) This is Omlet's cheapest coop and actually seemed quite reasonable. I know they do more expensive ones if you have lots of chickens, but we only have two - and I really wanted their fox proof run and wheels so I could move it around the garden. We got it last year and I love it!

[harnej]

Easicoop make some which are much bigger than the Eglu Go available from //www.chartleycoopc.co.uk/products/easicoopgotheque

[AintNobodyHereButUsChickens]

I should hope the OP found one some 10 years ago @harnej

[Twospaniels]

I know this thread is really old but it might be of use to someone.

We just got a recycled plastic one from arkus.co.uk

[weareallunique]

I know this is an old thread but I'd be interested to know what's around now. I'd love an Omlet but for a go up with small run and a walk in run it's over £1000!

[PamDenick]

Yup. I know its an old thread but would really like recommendations for a coop, but it must be able to accommodate an automatic door. Not sure if I can stretch to an omelet but if anyone has any up to date recommendations please...

[MissFoodie]

There's still nothing new on the market in terms of plastic. I have just bought a wooden one from Chicken Coops Direct and they are fab, only issue is 2-3 month wait!

[Twospaniels]

@MissFoodie

As above, we recently bought one from arkus.co.uk. It’s recycled plastic. Really pleased with it. And we only waited 4 weeks for it (in April during lockdown)