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PawHut fir-wood chicken coops with runs, from 39 to 137 inches, an add-on run, a walk-in metal run and a roll-out nest box, with listed hen counts checked against floor space where possible.

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What PawHut makes

PawHut sells budget fir-wood coops that ship flat with an attached run, plus runs and a nest box. In our catalogue:

  • Small coops: the 39 in coop (listed for 2–4 chickens, with a 4 sq ft main house and 2 sq ft nest box), the 43 in coop on wheels (2–4 hens) and 77, 80 and 114 in coops with single or double runs (hen count not stated).
  • Large coop: the 137 in coop with run, listed for 8–10 chickens, with two triple nest boxes.
  • Runs: a 4.6 x 2.8 ft combinable wooden run (13 sq ft, listed for 1–3 chickens) and a 17 x 15.7 ft walk-in metal run, 9 ft tall, listed for 19–25 chickens.
  • Nesting: an 8-compartment roll-out nest box with two trays.

Only the 39 in coop lists its inside floor, so it is the one we can recount. The box shows the maker's claim next to each extension norm.

Realistic capacity

Maker says 2–4 chickens. By the Penn State Extension minimum norm (1.5 sq ft per laying hen inside) this coop fits ≈ 2 standard hens.

Norm (source)Inside, sq ft per henFits in the coop
Penn State Extension minimum1.52
University of Minnesota Extension3–50–1
Common 4 + 10 rule of thumb41

Coop floor 4.0 sq ft (listing: Main house 4 sq ft; nest box 2 sq ft). Counts are rounded down, for standard-size laying hens; bantams need less (Penn State: 1 sq ft inside). Nest boxes and roosts are not counted. These are published planning figures, not a test of this coop: measure the inside floor before you add birds. Check your own flock in the coop size calculator.

Who PawHut suits

PawHut suits a small starter flock on a budget, a temporary coop for chicks moving outdoors, or a hospital pen. Expect light panels: add hardware cloth over vents and the run's lower walls, upgrade latches raccoons can open, and seal the roof. Size by the inside floor rather than the listed hen count, and use the coop size calculator.

Alternatives from other brands

Aivituvin sells similar fir coops, some on wheels; OverEZ builds heavier panels for larger flocks; Omlet's Eglu Go is a plastic option for three hens. For walk-in runs, Garvee and IDEALHOUSE offer metal kits.

See best coops for 4 chickens, best chicken runs, wood vs plastic coops and predator protection.

PawHut: questions

Does a PawHut coop really fit the listed number of chickens?
Check the inside floor. The 39 in coop lists a 4 sq ft main house; the capacity box above shows what that fits by Penn State, UMN and the 4 + 10 rule.
Are PawHut coops predator-proof?
Not out of the box. Add ½ inch hardware cloth, two-step latches and a buried or laid-out apron around the run.
Can I add more run space to a PawHut coop?
PawHut lists a 4.6 x 2.8 ft wooden run as combinable; check that it matches your coop model.
What wood are PawHut coops made of?
Fir, per the listings, with asphalt or weatherproof roofs on most models.