Customer Reviews

Ware Premium+ Backyard Hutch

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I bought a few of these hutches to keep bantam chickens in. They are perfect for keeping breeder pairs or trios in. They are extremely simple to assemble. With an electric screw driver, it only took me about 15 minutes to put the first hutch together.

The nest box latch is not a great design, so I recommend installing your own bolt lock for greater security. Also, for added predator-proofing I suggest attaching chicken wire or hardware cloth to the bottom if you plan to leave these outside unattended, as an animal could easily dig under to get inside the hutch. You may also want to secure the nest box floor slats with a few screws. As designed, they just sit on top of the bottom supports.

Small but sturdy. Wish it had a roost of some sort though. Good for one or two heavy hens - rooster may have problems with his comb. Run is very small. Not sure a wooden floor is the best option for hens but it is removeable. Wire is very sturdy with 4"x 1" mesh. The heart latch is cute but not practical. Retrofit with another latch.
I would consider another because at $80 it isn't that much smaller than the ones going for $300. Like the handles - will make it easy to move. Very easy to put together. About 15 minutes with a drill.

A rabbit or two would be happy.

This hutch makes a great brooder pen for a single hen to hatch and raise her brood in, for the firs few weeks.