I just recently got some chicks and this is my first time, so there for I don't already have a coup. I believe that it is of good quality, but as with any thing weather causes damage. I would not leave this in direct sunlight for hours on end. I have modified some things, water proof coating, a light inside the housing, built a wire floor, and new locks on the doors. It comes with slide bolt locks but we have raccoons so I needed a little more protection. Believe there is only room for 5-6 chickens at most. Over all seems great for beginners and looks very cute, easily moved with 2 people and only took about 2 hours to set up with 2 people.