General Information
- Brand
- Nestera, aka Green Frog
- Manufacturer
- Nestera, aka Green Frog
- Model
- Medium and Large Lodge
- Product Price
- various
I bought one of these second-hand in 2017, and am entirely happy with it; indeed, as the flock has grown I have bought three more of them, one new, the other two second-hand.
My principal reasons for choosing this material, design, and manufacturer are
1. essentially no mites. The interior surfaces are smooth plastic, so there is almost nowhere for mites to hide. When red mites arrive (as they do, especially when the coop is located under a tree) they are easy to remove; see 2.
2. It is trivial to clean with water, no chemicals needed. The whole thing disassembles into separate panels in about 15 minutes, can be power-washed, and reassembled.
3. It is mobile. I move them to new ground regularly, so there is no build up of disease in and around where the flock roosts and lays.
4. It is rat- and predator-proof, at least for the predators we get here. The thick plastic is at least as tough as the sort of wood I usually see used to make chicken coops.
5. It is made of recycled plastic, so good for the environment.
6. It holds its value, so when I have to stop keeping chickens I will recoup most of the capital investment made at the start of my chicken-keeping journey. This coop rarely appears on the second-hand market, and when it does, sells fast.
My principal reasons for choosing this material, design, and manufacturer are
1. essentially no mites. The interior surfaces are smooth plastic, so there is almost nowhere for mites to hide. When red mites arrive (as they do, especially when the coop is located under a tree) they are easy to remove; see 2.
2. It is trivial to clean with water, no chemicals needed. The whole thing disassembles into separate panels in about 15 minutes, can be power-washed, and reassembled.
3. It is mobile. I move them to new ground regularly, so there is no build up of disease in and around where the flock roosts and lays.
4. It is rat- and predator-proof, at least for the predators we get here. The thick plastic is at least as tough as the sort of wood I usually see used to make chicken coops.
5. It is made of recycled plastic, so good for the environment.
6. It holds its value, so when I have to stop keeping chickens I will recoup most of the capital investment made at the start of my chicken-keeping journey. This coop rarely appears on the second-hand market, and when it does, sells fast.
