Last updated: July 2026 • Reviewed by The Coop Score team • Coop Score: 4.8/10
This feed-store-brand coop scores 4.8/10 overall. Its Predator Resistance score of 4/10 falls below our gate threshold, and none of its other criteria are strong enough to make up for it — it’s a genuine entry-level option that needs hardware upgrades to be secure.
Coop Score Breakdown
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Predator Resistance | 4/10 | Chicken wire with a basic hook latch; no apron |
| Climate Fit | 5/10 | Basic ventilation with no dedicated cold or hot-climate tuning |
| Capacity Accuracy | 5/10 | Stated capacity modestly optimistic relative to interior space |
| Upkeep Load | 5/10 | Simplified droppings-tray design; roughly 20-35 minutes weekly |
| ℹ️ A common feed-store starter coop This is often the first coop new keepers encounter, sold at feed and farm-supply stores. It’s a reasonable entry point for learning the basics of keeping chickens, but treat the predator hardware as a starting point to upgrade, not a finished, secure setup. |
What We Tested
We checked mesh gauge and latch type against our predator-resistance criteria, measured interior space against the stated bird count, and timed weekly cleaning across four weeks using the simplified droppings tray.
Pros and Cons
- Pro: widely available at feed and farm-supply stores, often with same-day pickup.
- Pro: simple droppings-tray design is easy to understand for first-time keepers.
- Con: chicken wire and basic latch fall well below our minimum predator-resistance threshold.
- Con: no standout strength on any Coop Score criterion.
Who It’s Actually Right For
Best for: first-time keepers who want a low-cost, widely available starter coop and are prepared to upgrade the hardware immediately.
Skip it if: you have any known predator pressure — see our Best Predator-Proof Chicken Coops guide before buying.
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.