Today's post is a Product Review of a Tractor Supply chicken coop. Having raised chickens off and on (mostly on) for over twenty years no expert but definitely have a few tips on the subject. I'll get right to the review.
I love Tractor Supply! We were able to order and do curbside pickup on the same day! The convenience is out of this world besides it is a fun place to visit anytime! Now on with the Review.
Producer's Pride Sentinel Coop Product Review
PROS:
Walls are reinforced for strength
The steel run should last longer than the types of wood offered in these hobby coops. It should give added strength and protection from predators. I really like the metal run it is a great safety feature and one of the best on the coop! Added predator protection and hopefully long-term stability even if it rusts.
The doors on each side of the coop make for easier collecting of chickens or doing daily chores inside the coop. Good idea!
I really like the placement of the nesting boxes it will be convenient when collecting all of the farm-fresh eggs. The closing lock latch on the nesting egg-laying box is great!
The metal slide-out tray slides with ease which is a plus in these small coops when cleaning. see *note below*
CONS:
If you are handy and can cut out a window or vent with wire for predator protection then you are lucky because it will need one.
They've been sleeping huddled underneath the house in the small underneath run and there is no way for me to get them in.
The 'Hinge Support' underneath the sides of the nesting box top which holds the lid up is sharp as a razor and I've cut several fingers! That is a hazardous situation. Even when you become aware of it if you are gathering up wild chickens you forget so be very careful when locking and unlocking them in!
The Roosting Bar Brackets that hold the bar in place in the coop are crooked so when they roost it falls easily! Not good!
The Coop Size will not be large enough at all for more than 2 large size chickens 3 small breeds at all! Any chicken would need more room to move around and live comfortably. The size is way too small. I'll add pictures with my chickens as they grow to show you what I mean.
OVERALL RATING:
I like the coop for this temporary situation and hope it will last for a while at least. It was not very expensive and easy to purchase and pick up.
Everything has its downfalls with time we will see with this product.
I advise you to cut a window or venting into this coop.
This will be a Fair Review with Additional Ventilation Work and forethought as to how to handle new chicks in the coop! Be sure if you are interested in this coop to read all of the notes.
I'll update this post if anything new develops for you to know.
Question: Would I recommend it? Answer: I'm not quite sure this one has me stumped knowing what I know now would I purchase again? I just don't know. Think about it read all of the notes and you decide.
RESULTS:
FAIR WITH STIPULATIONS: If you make needed adjustments to the coop.
I'll leave you with a video of the coop here
We own another Tractor Supply Coop he Homestead Coop and it is rated more highly. Not sure if they even still carry it but you can read more about that review here.
nice
ReplyDeleteThe hens don't stay in it much but they do lay some great eggs in the boxes!
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