This Gutinneen chicken coop is a wheeled, metal-framed enclosure with fir wood construction, six nesting boxes, a waterproof asphalt roof, and a tarp-covered run designed for year-round outdoor use.
It's suited for small backyard flocks managed by keepers who want the option to rotate their coop to fresh ground without heavy lifting. The advertised capacity of 6 to 8 chickens applies most accurately to smaller or bantam breeds.
Specifications
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Frame Material: Metal with fir wood
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Living Space: 19 sq ft
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Nesting Boxes: 6 large sections with reinforced metal edges
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Flock Capacity: 6 to 8 chickens (manufacturer rating)
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Mobility: 2 oversized metal frame wheels
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Roof Material: Waterproof asphalt
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Run Cover: Tarp
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Weather Resistance: Rain, snow, and UV rated for year-round outdoor use
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Coop Style: Raised off the ground
Whether This Coop Fits Your Flock Setup
If you're keeping a small flock of standard-sized hens and want the ability to move their housing around your yard without disassembling anything, the wheel design on this coop addresses that directly.
The raised floor keeps the interior off the soil, which reduces the likelihood of pests taking up residence underneath the structure. Six nesting boxes accommodate multiple hens laying at overlapping times, which matters more than most buyers anticipate when managing even a small flock.
If you plan to add an extended run or integrate this coop into a larger enclosure you build yourself, the coop section functions as a solid anchor point for that kind of expansion.
What to Expect from the Gutinneen Mobile Chicken Coop in Real Use
The coop section of this unit draws the most consistent praise from verified buyers. The raised design keeps ground pests out from underneath, and the structure itself is reported as sturdy once assembled. Buyers keeping six standard-sized chickens found the coop portion to be appropriately sized for that number.
The attached run is where expectations need adjustment. Buyers keeping six full-sized chickens found the run noticeably tight, and the manufacturer's 6 to 8 chicken rating appears to reflect bantam or smaller breeds more than standard laying hens. A few buyers noted that the fasteners included for run assembly are thin and can strip during installation, so having a hand tool with controlled torque rather than a power drill can help during that stage.
One buyer noted plans to replace the included run with a custom-built enclosure while retaining the coop, which suggests the coop itself holds up as a standalone housing unit worth keeping even when the run doesn't meet expectations.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this coop actually moveable by one person?
The two oversized wheels are positioned to let you tilt and roll the coop across a yard or field without disassembling it. Whether one person can manage it depends on the terrain and the total weight with bedding and feeders inside.
On relatively flat ground, the wheel design makes repositioning practical for a single person. On uneven or soft ground, a second set of hands will make the process easier.
Does the raised floor design make a real difference for pest control?
Yes. Raising the coop off the ground removes the sheltered, dark space beneath a ground-level structure that rodents and other pests typically use for nesting. It also improves airflow under the floor, which helps manage moisture in the bedding above.
This is a functional advantage over flat-bottomed coops sitting directly on soil, particularly in areas where rodent pressure is a concern.
Can the automatic door hardware be added to this coop after purchase?
The door openings on this coop are compatible with aftermarket automatic door openers, and at least one buyer has noted plans to make that modification. You would need to measure the existing door dimensions before purchasing an automatic door unit to confirm fit.
Most standard poultry automatic door openers are designed to retrofit onto existing coop openings, so this is a common and generally straightforward modification for someone comfortable with basic hardware installation.
