Dorset Coop & Double Run

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  • A Family Run U.K. Business.
  • Established in 2009.
  • Tried and Tested Designs.
  • An Easy-to-Use Website.
  • Over 50'000 U.K. Customers.
  • ... and We Keep Chickens Too!

Dorset Coop & Double Run

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At over 4 meters long and with over 40 sq feet of space the Dorset With Double Run is the ideal unit for those wanting to keep chickens in a self-contained setup while giving them plenty of safe space to scratch about in.

At over 4 meters long and with over 40 sq feet of space the Dorset With Double Run is the ideal unit for those wanting to keep chickens in a self-contained setup while giving them plenty of safe space to scratch about in.

The Dorset with large run

With multiple access points including 4 lockable run doors (two on either side) and 2 lift-up roof panels, you'll never have a problem tending your chickens while in the run.

Dorset with sections open

The thicker, higher grade wire that we use on our runs and the stong custom made locks are just some of the added safety features that set our chicken coops apart from others in this price range.

thick wire and solid locks

The Dorset Coop itself has plenty of access points, including, a large lift up roof, fully removable front panel (great for cleaning), an un-boltable nesting box and an extra deep pull out tray.

Dorset with sections open

Inside the large housing area are two removable perches and a nesting box which provides your hens with a dark secluded area in which to lay.

Chicken House With Perches

The superb quality and beautiful design, not to mention the range of handy features mean that the Dorset will look fantastic in any garden.

 Easy to clean chicken coop

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All our coops use 12mm tongue & groove timber supported by strong 35mm x 25mm framework. Our wire mesh is 1.5mm thick.

Dorset With Double Run Footpint:

Total external dimensions : L365 cm x W 82.5 cm x H 75 cm
Total extrenal dimensions (in inches): L 142.7" x W 32.4"
Total combined area of Dorset With Double Run: 41 square feet

Dorset Coop Dimensions

Total footprint (including nesting box and roof overhang): L 130cm x W 90cm x H 99cm
Total footprint (inches): L 51.18" x W 35.43" x H 40"

Nesting box internal area : Width 74cm x Depth 34.5cm
Nesting box (in inches): W 29.13" x D 13.58"
Nesting box area: 2.74 square feet

Internal housing area: Width 78.5cm x Depth 85.5cm
Internal housing area (in inches): W 30.9" x D 33.6"
Internal housing area: 7.22 square feet

PLEASE NOTE: The roof and nesting box of the Dorset Coop is felted.  

Measurement Dorset Coop

PLEASE NOTE: The roof and nesting box of the Dorset Coop is felted.  

Dorset Chicken House Measurements

Dorset Double Run Dimensions

Dorset Double Run external dimensions : L276 cm x W 82.5 cm x H 75 cm
Dorset Double Run external dimensions (in inches): L 108.6" x W 32.4"

Dorset Double Run internal dimensions : L274cm x W 80 cm x H 73.5cm
Dorset Run internal dimensions : L 108.2" x W 31.4" x H 28.9"

Dorset Double Run Area: 23.5 square feet

heavy duty chicken wire

Approx mesh size: 19mm x 19mm (approx 0.5" square) & diameter of wire is 1.5 mm

Packaging

Box 1: 100 x 93 x 12.5 cm @ 18.5kgs.
Box 2: 88 x 82 x 12 cm @ 15.5kgs.
Box 3: 142 x 86 x 12 cm @ 16kgs.
Box 4: 142 x 86 x 12 cm @ 16kgs.

The Dorset Coop is supplied flat packed for easy home assembly. This set comes flat packed in 4 boxes. Instructions are included. All you will need is a small screwdriver and an adjusting spanner.

 

1. How many hens can the Dorset with Double Run hold?

The raised roosting and nesting area of the Dorset coop will hold 5 to 6 medium sized birds quite comfortably. What is probably more important to consider is the amount of space they will have during the day. If you intend to give them time to roam around your garden then the run space is less of a determining factor and up to 6 hens would be fine. However if they are to spend their entire day inside the Dorset with Double Run then 4 hens would be our recommedation.

The benefit of all our coops is that the run can be extended at a later date should the need arise and in theory you can add as many run extensions as you need.

 

Wood & General Maintenance

The wood we use in this product is a highly durable and scented softwood which is noted for its resistance to decay and rot. Our wooden coops are treated with a base coat of wood preservative but as with all outdoor wooden structures, we recommend that you treat your coop with a high-quality varnish or wood preservative once a year (preferably before the winter season) to maintain the applied preservative and water repellent properties. We also highly recommend that you try and position your chicken coop in a protected area which is not overly exposed to high winds and the elements.

 

* All measurements are approximate and are provided for informational purposes only.

There are two delivery options available at checkout for large items (coops and runs).

Standard Delivery (£14.95): Orders are usually delivered within 4 to 7 working days.

Express Delivery (£17.95): Orders are usually delivered within 2 to 4 working days*.

Small Items (£5.95): Like accessories are usually delivered by the Royal Mail within 3 to 5 working days.

 

Important Points

* Deliveries are typically made Monday to Friday between 8.00 am - 6.30 pm.

* All Express Delivery orders placed after 11:30 am will be dispatched the next working day.

* ( Working days are: Monday to Friday and don't include public holidays or weekends)

* You do not need to be in to accept delivery. 

* We will contact you via the email given at checkout to let you know when we have dispatched your order.

* The couriers will also send you tracking information with an estimated time of arrival on the morning of the delivery.

* If no one is in when the couriers attempt to deliver then the driver will leave your order near your front door or in a safe location. 

* If it is not safe to leave your parcels or you would like your order to be left in a specific location, then please contact us before your order is dispatched.

* Small items ordered separately like hutch covers and run covers are typically sent via Royal Mail or Evri Couriers

 

Where can we deliver to?

Orders can be delivered anywhere in mainland England, Wales, and most areas in the lowlands of Scotland. If you live outside these areas we then, unfortunately, cannot deliver our products to you. This includes the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland (IM, GY, JE, BT)

 

Like most online companies we rely on (3rd party) courier companies to deliver all our orders around the country. As much as we would love to get our products in the hands of as many people as possible the cost of getting our coops to anyone who lives outside mainland England and Wales is prohibitive - sometimes more than the actual cost of the product!

 

Delivery to Scotland

We can deliver to most lowland areas in Scotland. These include the following postcodes: DD1-7 , DG , EH , FK1-6 , G , KA1-26 , KA29-30 , KY , ML , PA1-19 , PH1-2, TD

 

If you live outside these areas then unfortunately, we are unable to offer delivery due to the high extra charges levied by the courier companies we use. You are welcome to arrange your own courier to collect from us, or we can deliver the items to a courier up north for onward journey to you.

 

Delivery to the Isle of Wight

The courier company that we use can deliver to the Isle of Wight. However, there is a delivery surcharge of £70 per order. 

 

*This is an estimate based on the majority of orders sent, however, we cannot absolutely guarantee it.

1. How many hens can the Dorset with Double Run hold?

The raised roosting and nesting area of the Dorset Chicken Coop will hold 5 to 6 medium sized birds quite comfortably. What is probably more important to consider is the amount of space they will have during the day. If you intend to give them time to roam around your garden then the run space is less of a determining factor and up to 6 hens would be fine. However, if they are to spend their entire day inside the Dorset with Double Run then 3 - 4 medium-sized hens would be our recommendation

The benefit of all our coops is that the run can be extended at a later date should the need arise and in theory you can add as many run extensions as you need. On a side note, we'd recommend that whatever your circumstance and set up if you can give your hens a few hours outside their coop and run in the late afternoon and early evening.

 

2. Can I set up the Dorset the other way around?

While some customers in the past have set up their coop the other way around, it's not straightforward and would involve a fair bit of D.I.Y to do, so unless you are adept at D.I.Y then the Dorset should be put together the way it is shown in the photos on our website.

 

3. Can I fit an Automatic Door Opener to this coop?

Most door openers on the market work with doors that open in an up/down direction (pop-hole doors). Our Devon Hen House has a pop-hole door and has been specifically designed so it can be fitted with any one of these automatic door openers. We unfortuntely don't have an automatic door opener that can work on the sliding door of the Dorset.

 

4. Is the wood treated?

Yes, the Dorset Coop comes with a light base coat of wood preservative

But as with all outdoor wooden structures in our harsh climate, we recommend that the timber is treated on a regular basis to ensure a long life.

If the coop is treated, to begin with, and thereafter on a yearly basis, and is well looked after and cleaned regularly there is no reason why a lifespan of 5 to 7 years could not be expected.

There are many popular products available with Cuprinol and Ronseal amongst the better-known brands. If you are looking for a clear wood preserver that will keep the colour of your coop then try this.

 

5. Can I add a run at a later stage?

Yes, you can add runs at any stage. These can be joined onto the front or back of the coop and you can join as many runs together to form whatever size of space that you need. For more information on the Dorset Run by itself click here: Dorset Run.

 

6. How do I lock the roof?

The best place to attach a latch is to the side of the coop as shown in the image below:

Dorset roof latch

 

7. Is the Dorset fox-proof?

We would like to think that our coops are made to a higher standard than most other suppliers in this price range. While we have purposely used thicker, sturdier wood, wire and locks with the aim to make it as safe and secure as possible for your chickens we cannot absolutely guarantee that foxes and other predators won’t try and target them. Foxes are by far the biggest threat that your pets will face, so if you are going to keep chickens then we also urge you to take these added precautions, especially if you know that you have foxes in your area.

At over 4 meters long and with over 40 sq feet of space the Dorset With Double Run is the ideal unit for those wanting to keep chickens in a self-contained setup while giving them plenty of safe space to scratch about in.

The Dorset with large run

With multiple access points including 4 lockable run doors (two on either side) and 2 lift-up roof panels, you'll never have a problem tending your chickens while in the run.

Dorset with sections open

The thicker, higher grade wire that we use on our runs and the stong custom made locks are just some of the added safety features that set our chicken coops apart from others in this price range.

thick wire and solid locks

The Dorset Coop itself has plenty of access points, including, a large lift up roof, fully removable front panel (great for cleaning), an un-boltable nesting box and an extra deep pull out tray.

Dorset with sections open

Inside the large housing area are two removable perches and a nesting box which provides your hens with a dark secluded area in which to lay.

Chicken House With Perches

The superb quality and beautiful design, not to mention the range of handy features mean that the Dorset will look fantastic in any garden.

 Easy to clean chicken coop

Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing:Dorset Coop & Double Run
Your Rating

All our coops use 12mm tongue & groove timber supported by strong 35mm x 25mm framework. Our wire mesh is 1.5mm thick.

Dorset With Double Run Footpint:

Total external dimensions : L365 cm x W 82.5 cm x H 75 cm
Total extrenal dimensions (in inches): L 142.7" x W 32.4"
Total combined area of Dorset With Double Run: 41 square feet

Dorset Coop Dimensions

Total footprint (including nesting box and roof overhang): L 130cm x W 90cm x H 99cm
Total footprint (inches): L 51.18" x W 35.43" x H 40"

Nesting box internal area : Width 74cm x Depth 34.5cm
Nesting box (in inches): W 29.13" x D 13.58"
Nesting box area: 2.74 square feet

Internal housing area: Width 78.5cm x Depth 85.5cm
Internal housing area (in inches): W 30.9" x D 33.6"
Internal housing area: 7.22 square feet

PLEASE NOTE: The roof and nesting box of the Dorset Coop is felted.  

Measurement Dorset Coop

PLEASE NOTE: The roof and nesting box of the Dorset Coop is felted.  

Dorset Chicken House Measurements

Dorset Double Run Dimensions

Dorset Double Run external dimensions : L276 cm x W 82.5 cm x H 75 cm
Dorset Double Run external dimensions (in inches): L 108.6" x W 32.4"

Dorset Double Run internal dimensions : L274cm x W 80 cm x H 73.5cm
Dorset Run internal dimensions : L 108.2" x W 31.4" x H 28.9"

Dorset Double Run Area: 23.5 square feet

heavy duty chicken wire

Approx mesh size: 19mm x 19mm (approx 0.5" square) & diameter of wire is 1.5 mm

Packaging

Box 1: 100 x 93 x 12.5 cm @ 18.5kgs.
Box 2: 88 x 82 x 12 cm @ 15.5kgs.
Box 3: 142 x 86 x 12 cm @ 16kgs.
Box 4: 142 x 86 x 12 cm @ 16kgs.

The Dorset Coop is supplied flat packed for easy home assembly. This set comes flat packed in 4 boxes. Instructions are included. All you will need is a small screwdriver and an adjusting spanner.

 

1. How many hens can the Dorset with Double Run hold?

The raised roosting and nesting area of the Dorset coop will hold 5 to 6 medium sized birds quite comfortably. What is probably more important to consider is the amount of space they will have during the day. If you intend to give them time to roam around your garden then the run space is less of a determining factor and up to 6 hens would be fine. However if they are to spend their entire day inside the Dorset with Double Run then 4 hens would be our recommedation.

The benefit of all our coops is that the run can be extended at a later date should the need arise and in theory you can add as many run extensions as you need.

 

Wood & General Maintenance

The wood we use in this product is a highly durable and scented softwood which is noted for its resistance to decay and rot. Our wooden coops are treated with a base coat of wood preservative but as with all outdoor wooden structures, we recommend that you treat your coop with a high-quality varnish or wood preservative once a year (preferably before the winter season) to maintain the applied preservative and water repellent properties. We also highly recommend that you try and position your chicken coop in a protected area which is not overly exposed to high winds and the elements.

 

* All measurements are approximate and are provided for informational purposes only.

There are two delivery options available at checkout for large items (coops and runs).

Standard Delivery (£14.95): Orders are usually delivered within 4 to 7 working days.

Express Delivery (£17.95): Orders are usually delivered within 2 to 4 working days*.

Small Items (£5.95): Like accessories are usually delivered by the Royal Mail within 3 to 5 working days.

 

Important Points

* Deliveries are typically made Monday to Friday between 8.00 am - 6.30 pm.

* All Express Delivery orders placed after 11:30 am will be dispatched the next working day.

* ( Working days are: Monday to Friday and don't include public holidays or weekends)

* You do not need to be in to accept delivery. 

* We will contact you via the email given at checkout to let you know when we have dispatched your order.

* The couriers will also send you tracking information with an estimated time of arrival on the morning of the delivery.

* If no one is in when the couriers attempt to deliver then the driver will leave your order near your front door or in a safe location. 

* If it is not safe to leave your parcels or you would like your order to be left in a specific location, then please contact us before your order is dispatched.

* Small items ordered separately like hutch covers and run covers are typically sent via Royal Mail or Evri Couriers

 

Where can we deliver to?

Orders can be delivered anywhere in mainland England, Wales, and most areas in the lowlands of Scotland. If you live outside these areas we then, unfortunately, cannot deliver our products to you. This includes the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland (IM, GY, JE, BT)

 

Like most online companies we rely on (3rd party) courier companies to deliver all our orders around the country. As much as we would love to get our products in the hands of as many people as possible the cost of getting our coops to anyone who lives outside mainland England and Wales is prohibitive - sometimes more than the actual cost of the product!

 

Delivery to Scotland

We can deliver to most lowland areas in Scotland. These include the following postcodes: DD1-7 , DG , EH , FK1-6 , G , KA1-26 , KA29-30 , KY , ML , PA1-19 , PH1-2, TD

 

If you live outside these areas then unfortunately, we are unable to offer delivery due to the high extra charges levied by the courier companies we use. You are welcome to arrange your own courier to collect from us, or we can deliver the items to a courier up north for onward journey to you.

 

Delivery to the Isle of Wight

The courier company that we use can deliver to the Isle of Wight. However, there is a delivery surcharge of £70 per order. 

 

*This is an estimate based on the majority of orders sent, however, we cannot absolutely guarantee it.

1. How many hens can the Dorset with Double Run hold?

The raised roosting and nesting area of the Dorset Chicken Coop will hold 5 to 6 medium sized birds quite comfortably. What is probably more important to consider is the amount of space they will have during the day. If you intend to give them time to roam around your garden then the run space is less of a determining factor and up to 6 hens would be fine. However, if they are to spend their entire day inside the Dorset with Double Run then 3 - 4 medium-sized hens would be our recommendation

The benefit of all our coops is that the run can be extended at a later date should the need arise and in theory you can add as many run extensions as you need. On a side note, we'd recommend that whatever your circumstance and set up if you can give your hens a few hours outside their coop and run in the late afternoon and early evening.

 

2. Can I set up the Dorset the other way around?

While some customers in the past have set up their coop the other way around, it's not straightforward and would involve a fair bit of D.I.Y to do, so unless you are adept at D.I.Y then the Dorset should be put together the way it is shown in the photos on our website.

 

3. Can I fit an Automatic Door Opener to this coop?

Most door openers on the market work with doors that open in an up/down direction (pop-hole doors). Our Devon Hen House has a pop-hole door and has been specifically designed so it can be fitted with any one of these automatic door openers. We unfortuntely don't have an automatic door opener that can work on the sliding door of the Dorset.

 

4. Is the wood treated?

Yes, the Dorset Coop comes with a light base coat of wood preservative

But as with all outdoor wooden structures in our harsh climate, we recommend that the timber is treated on a regular basis to ensure a long life.

If the coop is treated, to begin with, and thereafter on a yearly basis, and is well looked after and cleaned regularly there is no reason why a lifespan of 5 to 7 years could not be expected.

There are many popular products available with Cuprinol and Ronseal amongst the better-known brands. If you are looking for a clear wood preserver that will keep the colour of your coop then try this.

 

5. Can I add a run at a later stage?

Yes, you can add runs at any stage. These can be joined onto the front or back of the coop and you can join as many runs together to form whatever size of space that you need. For more information on the Dorset Run by itself click here: Dorset Run.

 

6. How do I lock the roof?

The best place to attach a latch is to the side of the coop as shown in the image below:

Dorset roof latch

 

7. Is the Dorset fox-proof?

We would like to think that our coops are made to a higher standard than most other suppliers in this price range. While we have purposely used thicker, sturdier wood, wire and locks with the aim to make it as safe and secure as possible for your chickens we cannot absolutely guarantee that foxes and other predators won’t try and target them. Foxes are by far the biggest threat that your pets will face, so if you are going to keep chickens then we also urge you to take these added precautions, especially if you know that you have foxes in your area.