Last updated: July 2026 • Reviewed by The Coop Score team • Coop Score: 7.3/10
The Chicken Coop Company’s Amish-built line scores 7.3/10 overall, with strong predator resistance and climate fit thanks to solid timber construction. Its main caveat is customer-reported quality variance between production runs, which we factor into our confidence in this score.
Coop Score Breakdown
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Predator Resistance | 8/10 | Full hardware-cloth walls, 19-gauge or heavier; double-locking latch |
| Climate Fit | 8/10 | Amish-built timber construction holds heat well; vent placement above roost height |
| Capacity Accuracy | 7/10 | Stated capacity modestly optimistic on larger configurations |
| Upkeep Load | 6/10 | Solid droppings tray but not full-width; roughly 20-35 minutes weekly |
| ℹ️ A note on production consistency Amish-built coops are often made in small batches by different individual builders, which can mean more variation between units than mass-produced alternatives. Our tested unit scored well, but check recent buyer reviews for your specific configuration before purchase, since batch-to-batch consistency isn’t guaranteed. |
What We Tested
We ran this coop through a winter season at our cold-climate test property, checked hardware-cloth gauge and latch mechanism against our predator criteria, and measured interior space against the stated bird count across two size configurations.
Pros and Cons
- Pro: double-locking latch is among the most raccoon-resistant closures we’ve tested.
- Pro: solid timber construction performs nearly as well as Rita Marie’s in cold climates.
- Con: customer-reported build-quality variance between production runs — check recent reviews for your specific unit.
- Con: no full-width droppings board, so weekly cleaning takes a bit longer than OverEZ.
Who It’s Actually Right For
Best for: keepers who want strong predator resistance and cold-climate performance, and are willing to verify build quality on their specific order.
Skip it if: you want the most consistent manufacturing quality — see our OverEZ Chicken Coop review for a more standardized alternative.
Where to Buy
See how it compares to other top picks on our Best Chicken Coops Overall page, or check Best Chicken Coops for Cold Climates for climate-specific comparisons.