Lenham chicken coop by Omlet

Description

The Lenham Chicken coop a large, traditional wooden hen house designed to hold up to 12 medium chickens or 6 to 8 large fowl.

## Key Features & Design

* Capacity: Accommodates up to 12 chickens safely in a traditional garden layout.
* Nesting Boxes: Features three external side nesting boxes on a removable, reversible panel with a hinged lid for easy egg collection.
* Roosting Perches: Includes three rounded-corner perches with an adjustable top bar across two height levels.
* Security: Equipped with heavy-duty latches and locks designed to keep out predators like foxes.
* Dimensions: Measures approximately 135cm wide, 118cm long, and 116cm high, offering around 13 sq ft (1.21 m²) of internal floor space.

## Materials & Maintenance

* Construction: Built from thick, pressure-treated timber (historically Canadian Spruce by Forsham Cottage Arks, later produced via Omlet) with zinc-plated fixings.
* Cleaning: Designed with removable internal parts, including a detachable nesting box assembly to simplify weekly cleaning.
* Portability: Features built-in handles for easier moving, with optional Victorian-style cast iron wheels available.

This coop cost £550 new.