Last updated: July 2026 • Reviewed by The Coop Score team • Coop Score: 5.0/10 (capped)
This mass-market budget coop’s raw average is 5.5/10, but a Predator Resistance score of 4/10 triggers our gate rule, capping the overall Coop Score at 5.0/10. It’s a common entry point for first-time keepers, but the enclosed coop portion needs a hardware upgrade before it’s genuinely secure overnight.
Coop Score Breakdown
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Predator Resistance | 4/10 | Chicken wire on the run; basic hook latch on the coop door — triggers the gate rule |
| Climate Fit | 6/10 | Wire-mesh run helps airflow, but the enclosed coop has limited ventilation |
| Capacity Accuracy | 6/10 | Stated capacity modestly optimistic relative to interior coop space |
| Upkeep Load | 6/10 | Simple layout with reasonably easy access; roughly 20-35 minutes weekly |
| ℹ️ Why the run doesn’t offset the coop’s predator score A wire-mesh run helps with daytime visibility and airflow, but it’s the enclosed coop itself that needs to be secure overnight when predators are most active. This coop’s run mesh is fine; its coop-door latch and mesh gauge are what pull the score below our gate threshold. |
What We Tested
We checked the coop door’s latch mechanism and mesh gauge separately from the run’s wire, measured interior coop space against the stated bird count, and timed weekly cleaning across four weeks.
Pros and Cons
- Pro: widely available and one of the more affordable combined coop-and-run setups.
- Pro: wire-mesh run gives birds daytime outdoor access without a separate enclosure.
- Con: coop door hardware falls below our minimum predator-resistance threshold — upgrade the latch and mesh before relying on it overnight.
- Con: enclosed coop ventilation is limited; not ideal for hot climates without modification.
Who It’s Actually Right For
Best for: first-time keepers in low-predator-pressure areas who are willing to upgrade the coop door hardware.
Skip it if: you have confirmed predator activity — see our Best Predator-Proof Chicken Coops guide, or Best Chicken Coops for Hot & Humid Climates if ventilation is your priority.
Where to Buy
See how it compares to other budget options on our Best Chicken Coops Under $300 page, and read Hardware Cloth vs Chicken Wire before you buy if you plan to upgrade the mesh and latch.