This is a great starter coop. When my husband built it, he reinforced with lots of wood glue, painted on a couple layers of weather proofing, added a roosting stick above where the ladder starts and (later) added huge wheels so I could comfortably move the coop around the yard. I house 2 chicks and they are super happy. The metallic material lining the tray where the chicks enter, rusted away (lasted 1 year) and I had it relined. The door swells with rain. I have difficulty closinglocking it, but it works fine when it dries out. Other than that, my chicks love their home.