Cheap Coops - A Cautionary Tale

Early last year BookAChook sold 5 lovely Pekin chicks to a family in Malvern. Everyone chose a name, and the 5 chicks quickly grew to become integral members of the family. They thought they had everything set up and ready for the chicks - coops, feed, straw - on the surface it all looked like the perfect luxury chook accommodation.

Unfortunately these 5 chicks never made it to egg-laying maturity. Before too long the local fox(es) had discovered the chicks in their coop, and in the space of one night managed to dig their way under the coop, and make off with a quick dinner.

When purchasing a coop, predator proofing is the first priority. Make sure there is wire on the base, and that the wire is good quality. Make sure the timber is robust and well constructed - if you can't lean against it or sit on the coop it is probably not strong enough.

At BookAChook our coops are handmade to be strong and durable, as well as fox and predator proof. We use Australian plantation timber, treated to Australian standards. We consider this preferable to cheaper imported timber, often of unknown origin or from areas that once supported rainforest.

In the end, you get what you pay for.

Consider investing a little more in the first place, to ensure you purchase a coop that will protect your precious chooks for years to come. For more information about our lovely coops please go to http://www.bookachook.com/