Backyard Discovery Rustic Roots Cedar Chicken Coop for Up to 6 Chickens

Backyard Discovery Rustic Roots Chicken Coop is an outdoor cedar coop listed for up to six chickens. Its raised layout combines an enclosed wire-mesh run with a solar-powered timer door, four-hole nesting box, three roosting bars and removable rubber pads.

At a glance

A 48 sq. ft. enclosed run extends beneath the raised coop, according to the listing.
Solar-powered timer door has a remote control and programmable open and close times.
Four nesting holes, side-access egg collection and three 50-inch roosting bars.
Removable rubber floor pads are listed for the coop and nesting box.
Pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-stained parts are accompanied by instructions in the BILT app.

Price

$1,299.00Save 19%

Reference price: ~~$1,599.00~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The run, nesting box, roosting bars and automatic door combine core housing features in one listed setup.
The side-opening nesting-box door and removable pads are intended to make egg collection and cleaning more accessible.
Cedar construction and a galvanized steel roof are specified, with a stated five-year warranty.

Cons

The listed 485-pound weight makes this a substantial, non-portable structure to plan for during assembly and placement.
The automatic door depends on its solar-powered timer system, so buyers seeking a purely manual door setup may prefer another design.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	Backyard Discovery
Model	Rustic Roots Chicken Coop

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	485 pounds

Materials and protection
Material listed	Cedar

Capacity and layout
Listed flock capacity	Up to 6 chickens
Enclosed run area	48 sq ft
Number of nesting holes	four-hole
Roosting bars	Three 50-inch interior roosting bars

Doors and access
Automatic door	Solar-powered timer door with a remote control
Nesting box access	Side-opening door

Construction and assembly
Roof	29-gauge powder-coated galvanized steel roof
Assembly preparation	Pre-cut, pre-drilled, and pre-stained pieces

Claims and care
Snow-load claim	up to 3,000 pounds of combined snow load across the coop and run roofs
Wind claim	winds up to 100 mph
Warranty claim	5-year warranty

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent about dimensions: the product dimensions field gives 142"L x 60.9"W x 83.63"H, while another details entry gives 142 x 60.9 x 83.63 inches; 485 pounds. The listing also conditions its snow and wind resistance claims on proper anchoring per the instruction manual, and says stain saturation and color may vary.

What’s in the box

Included

Nesting box
Ramp
Removable tray

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Chicken keepers seeking a fixed outdoor coop with an enclosed run and a stated capacity of up to six birds.
Buyers who want scheduled opening and closing, multiple nesting spots and removable floor pads.

Less suited to

Those needing a lightweight or mobile coop, or capacity beyond the listing's stated limit of six chickens.
Buyers who require confirmed dimensions before arranging a site, since the listing gives conflicting dimension formats.

Backyard Discovery Rustic Roots Cedar Chicken Coop for Up to 6 Chickens · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Frequently asked questions

How many chickens is this coop listed to hold?

The title and product features list a capacity of up to six chickens. Actual suitability depends on flock needs and conditions not specified in the listing.

What is the listed run size?

The listing describes a 48 sq. ft. enclosed wire-mesh run that extends beneath the raised coop.

How does the automatic door work?

It is described as a solar-powered timer door with a remote control for setting opening and closing times.

Are the dimensions unambiguous?

No. One product dimensions field lists 142"L x 60.9"W x 83.63"H, while another gives 142 x 60.9 x 83.63 inches; 485 pounds. Confirm the footprint and height before purchase.