PREFAB Chicken House in a Box-- Aivituvin Chicken Coop w/Run -- An HONEST Review
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- A PREFAB Chicken House in a Box? AIVITUVIN sent us this Chicken Coopwith run to review. Danny shows how to put it together, tells some of the features that it has and Tells his HONEST opinion on the Aivituvin Chicken Coop
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That was the politest review I ever heard that basically says .... nope.
Heheh
YEP!!!! My thoughts, exactly!!!
we got a similar coop 5 years ago and did the upgrades that you talk about. caulking and painting. ours doest have wheels for moving though. we put ours on treated 4x4s so it wouldn't be setting on the ground. we use ours for a brooder and a grow out coop. ours is still very solid but this year it did need a fresh coat of paint and fresh caulking. with care these can last quite a few years.
Thanks for this info. That was my question after seeing the video.
Helluva job Dan
how did you install the predator proofing around the perimeter, if any? did you put wire mesh around it?
Last year, I was moving and had ONE chicken left which my daughter was attached to as a pet. I am in a suburban setting and needed an instant coop and bought one of these prefab things. Due to my time crunch I literally put the thing together and sprayed it with a water sealer, let it dry and put the chicken in. She’s still in it. I did build a solid predator proof run and simply set the coop inside it as soon as I could. I haven’t had any leaking issues and overall it’s been fine in inclement weather. That said, I definitely don’t think I’d try to move it at this point, I’m pretty sure it would fall apart. These things are incredibly thin and basically made of wood veneer and trim. You definitely pay for the easy assembly and cute factor and not a quality built or sturdy chicken coop. They would be awesome as a brooder/grow out coop under a covered porch or elsewhere protected from the elements and predators but out in the open even with all the reinforcements you mentioned I highly doubt the coop would last the lifespan of the chicken unless they are meat birds!
IMO an alternative that’s just as cute but more sturdy than these is to find an old Little Tykes playhouse someone’s kids have outgrown and convert it. There’s tons of ideas for this online. You end up with something that lasts a lot longer and you will probably spend less on it as a project overall.
My nextdoor neighbor as a kid used a tent for a few chicks he hatched.😂. It was cute how they followed him around like he was his mother.
Can easily find those playhouses cheap at garage sales too.
You did a fine review, basically telling me by the time I waterproof this box I paid for, I could have used that money to build a proper coop, but maybe it won't look as cute, but it won't leak or rot. Whoever sent this to you to review, didn't realise that you give an honest review. God bless.
Great review Danny 👍🏽
I think this is the first review I’ve seen where there reviewer took time to discuss and implement upgrades which I think adds value to both the manufacturer and potential customers. Thanks Danny.
I wonder if this coop was designed to be used “indoors” like in a shed or barn or unused garage or under a house built on stilts 🤔
Good review of a pretty chicken coop 😊
I’m considering buying this product 👍🏽
I agree, Danny truly did a great Review and actually helped the manufacturer on ways to make better ,
He actually told us the viewers also ways to upgrade it to last our weather.
God bless you 🙏🏻 Josette
Montgomery County, Texas 🙏🏻
I have one similar to that. They do swell and warp quickly and If your not on perfectly level ground the doors and latches will not open and shut. They look good for one season They also aren't made for larger breeds.
Hey Danny, I'm so glad you had this video. I'm thinking about getting this coop. Thanks for an awesome review.
That was indeed a very honest review Danny. Glad you did this because I was thinking of getting one just for a few Hens for eggs that could be moved around my yard. Thanks so much!
Wow Danny I REALLY NEEDED this video!!! The rain is getting in the nesting boxes bad. Now we can fix it after the rain stops soon...I hope! Thank you!!!
Danny I want to thank you for taking the time out of your day for this review, I think it's very important to do the things you talked about for this particular product last. I thought you did great job of going over everything. Thanks Danny!.
Thanks.
Thank you Mr Danny for explaining the chicken coop
Great informative review. think the 1/4 inch gap in the roofing ridge is to allow for ventilation. But totally agree with all the other issues you pointed out. It looks pretty but is going to need a lot of work to make it durable. For me personally, think I would rather start from scratch and do a proper job in the first place.
You said "scratch" .😳
@@farmerwayne1404 I did. To start from scratch. Is to start at the beginning before anything has been done.
@@catsmother4556 Hello C.M.! I know, I was making a pun for you. As in corn scratch for the hens.🙄🙄🙄
@@farmerwayne1404 ok. 😂🤣😂🤣
Very good video, we just bought one similar to this one, and definitely will do the upgrades you recommend.
Thanks Deep South! Great video and tips.
Great video! I learned a lot!!!
Great job Wanda and Danny explaining how to live in our humid southern climates.
I ordered a rabbit hutch from the same company, and honestly it's been junk. If we didn't have extra tools, and screws, and a drill to drill pilot holes for the wheels (which was not mentioned at all in the instructions) it would have been even worse. It's a very nice looking hutch, but I don't imagine it would last much longer than a year. We have treated ours very gently, and have had it since April, and it's not long for this world. It is rickety and feels very cheap. We are very handy people and have extensive construction experience, which helped us reinforce ours better, but I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone. I also wanted to mention that ours is for an indoor rabbit, even though it is sold as an indoor/outdoor hutch, if a predator came along or any heavy storms, the thing would just collapse. I was pretty disappointed, and I just want to make sure people are aware of what they are ordering 💚💚💚
Thanks for the review!! We will definitely be doing the upgrades as well. Had already decided to do the hardware cloth for the varmints!
The audio is terrible on this video
Thanks for the honest review I have been looking at this but I want more than 4 chickens so I will be building something for them
Mr. Danny I must say , You did such an Amazing job ,not only putting this Together , But explaining in a constructive way how to fix certain things on the Chicken Coop that will help the manufacturer and us as your Friends / Subscribers when we purchase it and how to even Keep the Hens, from getting mites on their little legs, Very very Thought out GREAT REVIEW !
GOD BLESS you & Wanda ,
Josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas 🙏🏻
Thanks at least you understand what I was talking about.
Thank you! I just ordered one that is simular. Lots of good info! ❤
You are so right on the water leaks - and some weak construction. It definitely should not be put in the weather - as is. Serious upgrades are needed. We bought one a few years ago, put it outside and it lasted about 8 months to a year and we even sealed it better and used the pressure-treated wood on the bottom. In a nutshell it LOOKS good but you'd be better off building one yourself.
Agreed!
Thank you. I've been looking at pre-fab chicken houses. Not sure I could build one from scratch
It’s cute but , this structure will not last . Lots of modifications needed verse the price of purchase. It could be done but is it worth it to you , for me that would be a no . On another note , exactly who is the manufacturer? Is it a made in America product? These kind of things are very important to me , exactly who am I supporting by making this purchase ? Hopefully not my adversaries.
I purchased one like that. I mounted it up on a pallet,painted it to be more weatherized.. Also did silicon the screws and joints. Good job.
We worked on ours by building a platform with a bottom to get the building off the ground..it stands about 3 ft off the ground...we made latters..we added a extention with a wooden dog house and added tin for roof also added perch so my few hens roost up under roof. Finished the whole thing with white house paint. We also have a run made with 2 sets of dog run pannels and our set up is under our hickory trees and surrounded by a flower garden. Really made it 1 of a kind and very pretty looking. The platform/ base sets it up so chickens are at eye level...but the only sleep and lay eggs in it and have a little enclosed yard of thier own.
What amazes me is the people that design these things don't have any actual experience with chickens and don't understand what's really needed for it to really work. Lol.
Good video enjoyed it thx for sharing and the info looks great Be safe God Bless
Having purchased one of these a few years ago, I TOTALLY agree with your assessment. I took the time to paint everything with an exterior paint before I put it together. I did not seal the gaps, though. In less than a year it was falling apart. The tongue and groove walls of the nesting box sagged, the roof virtually disintegrated. The wire pen pieces held up better than the house part. If you need something in a hurry and you have the money, sure. But without your suggested upgrades there is no way it will last any time at all. I could build something similar, and cheaper, out of pallet wood and it would be just as good if not better.
Great observations and inspection. I bet you did quality control at one point in you career Danny.
In other words spend a bit more money & your investment will pay for itself. Not to mention I feel sorry for chickens locked up in that tiny thing
Yeah
I had been wondering if buying a prefab coop would be a waste of money. All of the upgrades you mentioned seem easy enough to do. I had not taken the time to even look closely at the prefabs at TS or other places they are sold because I knew the wood was not very good. This helps tremendously. With something like this I could do it all myself, including the upgrades. I definitely would need it in a covered area, but that’s good for the chickens in the Louisiana heat anyway. It would give me time to build a larger coop & run around it, too.
This is a really good review, Mr Danny. I especially love the the points you made about the upgrades. Well done, Sir!
Thanks
Danny, that was a good and honest review. Personally, considering that looking attractive is one of the strongest "Pros", the manufacturer using that tail end of the roofing roll pretty much says it all.
Good review. I’ve been thinking about getting one of these.
The company address is in China & the “about us” information never states where the company is located nor where the product is manufactured. Just saying, in case that matters to you before supporting a company.
Is it actually supporting them when Danny says 'me personally I would have' or 'expect warping' 😉😉
Thanx, was thinkn of getting one but no way am i supporting china!
I've been seriously considering getting a small coop forn1 rooster and 3 hens for chick's. We already have 10 laying hens in a full coop and full run I built last year. But thought this would be a nice addition. Thanks
Smart Thinking with the Upgrades
I built me and my brother a bunch out of fencing and roofing tin and ply wood for the nesting boxes they look an work great but no wheels lol. Thanks for sharing
We put a tarp over the whole top worked very well lapping over the sides aliittle and when it really rained pull the tarp over the side little . More
Good review Danny, and suggestions for improvements. My suggestions would include getting some metal flashing, remove the roof caps and put a piece on the ridges and then put on the roof caps. You can also do the same thing where the run roof abutes the side of the coop. Then get a piece of inner tube or EDPM pond liner and put that on the wall above the nesting box roof to give you a seal/gasket to keep water from running down into the coop and the nesting boxes. Finally, go get a couple of larger dolly wheels on brackets. They will raise it up and help clear your treated base plate, and help roll easier over a soil/grass area.
Danny, I absolutely love you! That was one brutally honest review! Yes, it's a cute little thing, but I don't think it would ever be for me. My brother built my coop back in 2010 and it's still going strong. Thankfully, Dad taught him a lot over the years. I could almost hear Dad talking in your review. I'm in the country and mine is 8' x 10' x 5' high made from mostly 2x4's. It's heavy and I can't move it by hand, but it is very strong and predator proof. I once shot a fat old ground hog that was climbing up the side of it. lol Our local bear has never tried to get into it, nor have any skunks, raccoons fox or any other critters. With the upgrades you mention, I think this little coop & run would be good starter coop for someone in town or the suburbs. Great vid and review. Much love and blessings!!
Thanks.
Nice review,Danny. Since it was free,having to do the upgrades would seem well worth it.
I got a used one, similar to that one. You're right about that tray. I put singles over the holes. I like the latches on yours. I agree with what you had to say on all of the video.
I build a coop out of pallets after that. Much cheaper and chickens don't care what it looks like.
Love the mineral oil tip! I should do my roost bar.
I've seen many pet hutches. My experience is they don't last long. Usually not worth the expense.
thank you DSH. i have a older pre-fab coop and sealing is crucial. your attention to detail is fantastic. my coop got rain inside because the little areas were not caulked and my chickens got a mold respiratory infection. can you do a animal enclosure sanitation video? what is safe to use? thank you in advance. bless you all-ways.
Hey Danny! One of my "lessons learned".
I'm 67. Set one those hinges off about 1/8" then you can start 1 before the other pin gets to its hole. Make it easy to re attach and won't hurt the functionality at all.
I have two small prefab chicken coops, but I keep them under a Chicken Pole Barn out of the weather! One houses my sweet one-eyed hen to protect her from the flock, and the other little coop is used if a chicken goes broody and want to set on some eggs. Keeps her safe and comfy while she's doing her laying and setting.
Nice looking coop. We had a rabbit hutch we bought that was made similar. It didn’t last too long in our environment in south Mississippi.
had one years ago. loved it. Two chickens named Lucy and Bettywhite. Had to build a covered RUN around the house for protection from predators but the sun would still come through. STILL a raccoon got in and poor Lucy was gone. Next time I will build the RUN even better and stronger, like placing the strong wire mesh deep into the ground and high along the sides. thank you Danny. This was great information for anyone that is interested in getting chickens. I strongly advise anyone to get two hens and you will have breakfast everyday AND they are lovely animals.
Great information. I hope you video your upgrades.
The bottom treated lumber addition is what I was talking about.
We will show the updates.
Danny, if using branches for a roost, would you use the mineral oil on those? First time I have heard of using the mineral oil. We don’t use any sprays on our property.
Yes mineral oil is a must on chicken roost's.
Hi Danny, we got a rabbit hutch from the same company. We found that you could slide the roof panels up and close the gap between them and the ridge cap. Hope that helps. Nice review.
This seems like the perfect little toy coop for teaching ones kids or grandkids the responsibility of chicken care, as well as the difference between a purchase and an investment. Albeit, as a serious adult option for putting food on the table, it leaves much to be desired. But it is extremely cute.
In the winter: there is room for a heat lamp in it but a heat lamp would be to much heat for that space. Try a terrarium heater or a heat mat.
I have a smaller one for chicks and it’s crap! I actually bought a folding doghouse and made a door which works much better and I can fold it up when done. Much cheaper and sturdier.
That would proably be good for an old man who cant walk much like myself that just want give up good review danny you're good at this god bless to the both of you
Good morning Danny and Wanda. They made it to look nice and work short term but not for realistly long term it won't last because of some of the materials and partly the design. What ever happened to built to last anymore? Thanks for the review
Man that's a nice chicken coop lol. Have a peaceful atonement Danny & Wanda
We have this exact coop but we use it as a brooder when they get about 4 weeks old
I have this same one with the extra run sitting on my front porch!
On a homestead in the country there is enough scrap pallets, wood, metal tin screws nails to build a good small coop in 3 to 4 hours. Not as pretty but does not have to be ugly either. In suburbia this kit would likely be the ticket with the upgrades.
Nice to see an honest review instead of covering up all the flaws. I had one similar and they are junk!!! I would rather spend the extra on really wood and take the time to build something that would last more than a few months. These are really not big enough for more than 3 hens.
Thank you!
A lot of people where I live will put a coop like that inside like a large outdoor dog kennel with a top so the coop doesn’t get wet.
Defeats the purpose of the prettiness but solves a lot of the issues it comes with if someone can’t build their own coop
Good morning Danny
With respect, the chicken house is more like a toy doll house than something useful to experienced chicken keepers. My first impression is that chickens need more space to walk around, scratch around and eat grass. Our chicken coop is 7' wide x 10' long x 8' tall. We used normal 2" x 4" x 8' studs for the walls with OSB interior walls, exterior paneling and pink fiberglass insulation. We have both an insulated big "people door" and a little chicken door/opening on both ends. That way we can open the big doors for cleaning. If the temperatures drop below 0°F we can block the doors down to cut the size in half to keep cold out better while simultaneously leaving enough air flow for the chickens to breathe comfortably. Our coop has thermostatically controlled dual stage heating, with the first stage being comprised of two 250-watt infrared heat bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The second stage is a thermostatically controlled 1500-watt space heater in case the winter temperatures drop below 0°F. The first stage thermostat is set for 50-55°F, and the second stage thermostat is set for 38°F and placed close to the ground to register the coldest place in the coop. The framing is fastened to a concrete "stem wall"/foundation with bolts, and we left the floor dirt for easy cleaning and longer life. When you open the big doors, the breeze keeps you from choking on the dust stirred up by cleaning. I used actual tree branches (10' long by 3" in diameter) for the two perches. The chickens love them and have worn off most of the bark. The chickens who don't sit on the perches sit on the window sills which we made big enough for the extra chickens to sit on. Some of the hens like to sleep in the nests (we have 12 nesting boxes), which are warm because we used styrofoam to insulate all sides but the openings. This year I aspire to run an 8" duct from the garage to the chicken coop so the cool swamp cooler air can exit the garage and flow through the coop during the summer instead of just exiting into the outside air. That will make the coop more comfortable in the summer head (we set an all-time record of 107°F this year). Right now we are dealing with foxes, so I have to learn how to be a skilled fox hunter. I don't want the foxes to suffer, so I will use live traps and dispatch the foxes at close range with my trusty Ruger 10/22. Then I will decorate the fences around our property with fox tails as a warning to other foxes. We put DE (diatomaceous earth) on the floors and in the nests, and then cover it with straw in the nests and wood chips on the floor. We don't go over 40 chickens, but there is natural attrition. Thanks to the foxes, we are down to 22 chickens. The foxes prefer hens because the roosters are bigger, stronger, more aggressive, and more determined fighters. Foxes are extremely smart and prefer "easy" food to "harder" food. I'm going to research fox recipes, because if I am forced to kill the foxes, we might as well eat them if they're any good. Sorry this got so long but, as an animal lover and experienced chicken steward, I wanted to provide a fair explanation of why I'm not exactly thrilled by the marketing of what I consider to be flimsy, too-small "toy" chicken coops. In a warmer climate, the little chicken coops might work with sufficient modifications, as you suggested. God bless you and Wanda and all your CZcams friends (like Living Traditions Homestead)! Keep the videos coming. I LOVE your beautifully restored Farmall Cub! If we had enough land, I would love to have one just like yours! But 2.5 acres is not really enough land for a tractor. A 2-wheeled BCS rototiller would do just fine. I consider you guys to be role models for how to live a good life. We aspire to do likewise, except with our smaller acreage, we would be ministering to people with smaller acreages. Deep South covers medium-sized acreages, while Living Traditions covers larger acreages, and Joel Salatin and PolyFace Farm ministers to larger acreages (aka "real" farms).
Danny, you gota watch your mic. Volume is going up and down. Yes, they leak like a sieve like it is. We went around the bottom with pressure lumber. Small breed chickens maybe 4.
You did a good review. But these thin materials lead to disappointment and a false sense of animals being secure. I can't understand how these are still selling they won't last one season! I'm glad you pointed out its not useable straight outta the box and has lots of vital improvements to be done before chickens are put inside. I felt like I had been taken and i let my birds down, they weren't protected at all it sold in yard sale for 30bucks with a warning from me to new owner.
If you put a fence around it to let the chickens have a bigger yard during the day, the doors are so close to the ground that they will catch on stuff. Might be better to mount the whole thing on a pressure treated 2x4 frame to get better clearance and then mount the wheels on the 2x4s.
Mr. Danny, you are 100% correct. We bought one of those a couple years ago and it’s basically worthless now. All swollen and falling apart. I ended up using a 10x10 dog kennel, wrapped with chicken wire and a tarp/wire roof. It’s just small enough to move. I’d suggest painting your new coop too, along with your other modifications.
We did.
I like the overall design of the architect, I think I will use this , its functional , I just want to enlarge this to accommodate more birds .
I have a coop that size which works well for six hens. They are free ranging hens; and just sleep in the coop; and wait in the bottom area for me to open them up. Safe from weather and preditors. Snug and cozy at night; sun comes out and they're off looking for stuffage...
Nice review
Good review
Awesome video
Danny can you put vinyl sheet flooring glued to the clean out tray, just a thought
Yes you could.
We got one of those insta house and the wire is not on there strong. A raccoon busted right through the small staples and ate our pullets. Now we have a home build strong chicken house and run.
Use t posts and secure it to the ground. I built mine in a shed and it did fine. Moved it outside just before dark one evening and came out the next morning and the wind overnight blew it over and ripped the roof off. Wasn’t a lot of wind either. I bought some 2x2’s and built a stronger frame on the inside and 2x4 treated boards on the bottom for a more stable base and siliconed it up like Danny mentioned. I ended up putting it inside of the big chicken run as the run provided wasn’t very big to start with or very predator proof as Danny mentioned. It lasted 2 months then during our wheat harvest a storm blew up just before dark and the straight line wind that came with the storm literally shredded it. Ripped the roof off, tore the cheap wire, and broke and shredded the thin cheap wood and blew it into the corner of the run it was in. Surprisingly the chickens went unharmed.
I think that's the perfect chicken coop for prople who think it would be fun to have chickens and post pictures on their social media but will get tired of it all (and their chickens will die) before the weather rots that cute coop. (It IS cute.)
would you recommend water sealing all the wood first?
The area's where the roof water would come down could you use maybe like window flashing strip or thin rubber strip behind where the hinges attach? It is cute but agree with others.. to much extra work/cost to protect it from normal environment exposure for the $.
Thanks for sharing 🙏 😎 🏖 🏝
I have large animals deer and bears they would knock that over in a heartbeat. Thanks Danny
Complicated latches are a good thing here, my neighbor gave up on his chickens and rabbits because he kept losing them. Game cam revealed a group of raccoons were opening the cages at night....lol
We have one of these we us it at a broody house n even for momma bunnies with babies
Would the heavy gauge hardware cloth be enough to keep a coyote out or would those dado joints not hold up to them?
Not much is going to keep out a coyote that wants in.
I brought one like this and haven't completed putting it together, LOL, I brought it because the price was less than $300, which was reasonable for me ,since wood had gotten so expensive. I got my baby chicks after i started putting it together and only ordered 4 chicks,because this was so small. I did order another bigger kit that you don't move
I just got one from Tractor supply pricey little thing but it won't blow away here. Everything I buy is heavy.
Not a fan of these. I wondered about how they hold up in wind, snow etc..I personally don't think my chickens would be happy with this. Chickens start fighting in small spaces especially when the weather turns nasty. Happy chickens = healthy chickens.
Cute chicken coop!
I always admired the beauty of those chicken houses, but I decided they would not be warm enough for our Kansas climate. So instead I bought a small garden shed and I insulated it inside with roll insulation and plywood,
Could be a rabbit hutch or hold more quail. Then again good thing I got an all stainless steel cage with egg rollouts
Hello, I am looking into buying a bigger coop of this brand. How has it held up a year later? Thank you!
I was wondering if the gap on to of the roof was to let out excess heat?
No it's a design flaw.
Yes that bottem does rust your right dear
I would put shavings on the metal bottom to protect it.
Yeah, improving designs is pretty much my constant mind. You can see the failures.. and I tell you I get so angry at times, that from a desk design to a honest appraisal, the two roads never seem to meet do they? Everything needs improving to actual usage. Those water issue areas, I would use Liquid Nail. Because of the sunlight issues, the caulks and so fourth just deteriorate eventually, liquid nail lasts forever but its a real pain to be feathering and cleaning up after. For the chicken poop area.. if you can find one of those plastic "politician signs" or coroplast that is UV stabilized or just paint it for the yard, that material would work too. Now that stuff is about 15 dollars a 4x8 sheet. But after voting times they get tossed usually. *shrug*
Did a good job on that nesting area custom drip line. Good times! Thanks for sharing!
Great starter coops to start small chicks in. If the coop is left outside the wildlife will eat your chicks.
We're going to use it for baby chicks.
We bought a similar coop. Lasted only 1 winter. I live in the PNW and rain is not nice to these.
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