Question 1

how many hens will this house?

Accepted Answer

The house is much smaller than it looks. The measurements are from the tip of the nesting box to the handle. I had Rhode island reds which get big so I only keep 2 in that coop. I also let them free-range on weekends. If you have a smaller breed I wouldn't put more than 4 in the coop. FYI: now that I have had it a few months I would not recommend this coop, for the money I could have built a bigger one. But it is cute & I get complements on it.

Question 2

I was wondering after further review how easily was this coop was "tractored" around. Thanks

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Well, first of all... The assembly was very difficult. My husband and his buddy, who are professionals got really frustrated during the assembly there are no written instructions just pictures. Then they reinforced it because it was kinda a P.O.S.  They added a tiny link chain to raise and lower the ramp. They also added a complicated lock on the nesting box hatch. (Raccoons are very talented). As far as tractoring around it's easy. You just have to raise it up pretty high on the handle side. The wood is thin and not very sturdy. Our little goats kinda destroyed it. So we rebuilt it into a rabbit hutch. If you are doing urban farming and only have one or two chickens it will be just fine. But I do recommend the changes that we made. It is cheap and quick. That part was great. We used it as a brooding hutch for our baby ducks, geese and chicks until we got our large coop built. It held 2 baby geese, 13 baby ducks and 13 baby chicks. I attached a warming light on the side and it was perfect for that. If you are willing to spend the extra money I recommend buying one that a local farmer has made at a farm store or farmers market. You will get much better craftsmanship.

Question 3

how many chickens can this hold

Accepted Answer

Well, Steve, how big are the chickens?  Are they in there all day long or do they also free range some?  If you are talking about full grown large fowl chickens that know each other and like each other, but have to spend all their time in the tractor then I'd say 3.  Bantams five or so.  My birds get out and rove around for much of every day and so I have 5 living in it.  However, I added a second roosting bar, higher and perpendicular to the original.  The height of this coop makes that possible.

Question 4

Can anyone tell me the size of the box this will arrive in?

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All I remember is that it was a very big and heavy box.  However, my advice to anyone interested in the Pawhut 96" Wheeled Tractor Hen house is do NOT buy it.  It is a piece of junk.  Ours was so poorly made that by husband had to brace everything so it would hold up.  Cheap wood is used and staples.  This fall the roof started leaking in the hen house and over the nesting boxes.  The humidity in south Louisiana is high and the wood is just warping badly.  The ramp broke off the first time the hen house was moved slightly.  It had to staples holding it to the house door frame.  We would have sent it back except it was too much trouble and my husband being a carpenter could work on it so it would hold up.  This fall the roof boards are warping so badly that they are spreading apart letting in the rain.  It was made in China and displays horrible workmanship.  Oh the instruction to put it together are not printed they are bad copies and can not be read.  The kind of copies made in school 20 years ago.  It is just a bad purchase. JRS

ASIN	B00GU2W54Q
ASIN	B00GU2W54Q
Additional Features	Lockable, Multi Level
Best Sellers Rank	#452,394 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #2,686 in Poultry Habitat Supplies
Brand Name	PawHut
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Color	Brown
Customer Reviews	3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (163)
Date First Available	November 22, 2013
Gap Size	9.5 inches
Included Components	Pawhut 96" Wheeled Tractor Hen House Chicken Coop w/ Run
Item Dimensions L x W x H	96.5"L x 35.5"W x 44.5"H
Item Type Name	Chicken Coop
Item Weight	69.4 pounds
Item model number	D3-0025
Manufacturer	Pawhut
Manufacturer	Pawhut
Manufacturer Part Number	D3-0025
Material Type	Fir Wood, Wire
Model Name	USD3-00250131
Model Number	D3-0025
Number of Doors	4
Number of Items	1
Number of Levels	2
Pet Type	Small Animal
Product Dimensions	62.99 x 46.99 x 33.99 inches; 69.4 pounds
Specific Uses For Product	Outdoor
Target Species	Chicken
UPC	700729272251 842525139168
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects.

96.5" Chicken Coop Wooden Hen House Poultry Cage Pen Portable with Wheels and Nesting Box, Chicken Cage for Backyard Outdoor, Natural

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