Aivituvin Extra Large Chicken Coop for 8-10 Chickens, Reinforced Outdoor Wooden Chicken House with 6 Nesting Boxes, Extended Run, Waterproof Roof, 118in Review (2026)

Who this large wooden coop fits

At 118 inches long and rated for 8 to 10 standard size chickens, this coop is built for a backyard flock that has outgrown a starter coop or for anyone setting up housing for a mid-size flock from the start. The roughly 41 square foot footprint spans both the enclosed house and the attached run, giving birds covered outdoor space to move around during the day rather than being confined to just the sleeping area. It suits keepers who want a wooden coop with a more traditional look and feel rather than a plastic or metal alternative, and who are prepared to do some seasonal maintenance in exchange for that aesthetic. It is not the right size for a small flock of two or three hens, where a coop this large would be more space and cost than needed.

What the nesting boxes, run, and roof deliver

Six nesting boxes for 8 to 10 hens is a comfortable ratio, since the general guideline is roughly one box for every three to four hens, which helps reduce competition and egg laying in unwanted spots around the coop. The extended run gives birds a larger covered outdoor area than many wooden coops in this size class, which matters for keepers who cannot free range their flock every day and need birds to have room to move within a secure space. A waterproof asphalt roof is used to shed rain and protect the wood structure underneath from constant moisture exposure, and the run enclosure relies on galvanized wire mesh to keep predators out while still letting light and air through. A metal pull-out tray under the main house section is included for cleaning, letting keepers scrape and refresh bedding without climbing fully inside the coop.

Assembling it and keeping up with maintenance

This is a genuinely large kit, and the manufacturer estimates about an hour of assembly with two people working together and a screwdriver, though a power drill speeds up the process considerably given the number of panels and fasteners involved in a coop this size. It typically ships in two boxes due to its overall size, so it helps to have a clear, flat area to stage parts before starting. Because it is a wooden structure, ongoing maintenance matters more than it would with a plastic coop, and most keepers do a yearly check for loose screws, worn hinges, and any early signs of wood rot, particularly around ground contact points and areas where the roof meets the walls. Applying a wood sealant every year or two, especially in wetter climates, helps extend the coop's lifespan well beyond what an untreated wood surface would last outdoors.

How it compares with other large coops

This coop ranks first of seven in our large chicken coop guide with our score of 8.6 out of 10, ahead of similarly sized wooden coops from COZIWOW and GUTINNEEN that offer comparable footprints but fewer nesting boxes for the same flock size. Against a metal walk-in coop from Zevemomo in the same size class, this wooden option trades some of the metal coop's low maintenance advantage for a more classic look and generally better insulation properties that wood provides over bare metal panels. Compared with Aivituvin's own smaller 115 inch model built for a similar 8 to 10 hen capacity, this coop's reinforced frame and extended run represent a step up in build quality and outdoor space for a similar flock size. The trade-off shared across all wooden coops in this class is the ongoing upkeep wood requires compared with metal or heavy duty plastic alternatives.

Bottom line and who should look at other options

For a keeper with 8 to 10 standard size chickens who wants a wooden coop with a strong nesting box to hen ratio and real outdoor run space, this coop earns our score of 9 out of 10 for features and specs and is a solid long-term investment. Keepers who want the lowest possible maintenance and are comfortable with a more industrial look should compare this against a metal walk-in coop instead, since metal avoids the yearly wood upkeep this coop requires. Anyone without the space, budget, or two person help needed to assemble a coop this large should look at a smaller Aivituvin model or a different brand sized for a flock under eight birds.

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