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4.5
I want to begin this review by mentioning how fast I got this. Seriously. I was supposed to receive between April 6-14. I got it very early in the day (well... Before noon at least) on April 5. I didn't even have my patch of yard prepped for it yet since it was so early! Nice. Now onto the actual product:Most pieces were labelled, the ones that weren't were easy to figure out, and the directions were clear enough that putting the frame together was a breeze, even with just me (5'2" woman) doing it rather than the recommended 2 people, though I did need a step ladder to affix the door frame to the roof bar.HOWEVER! The door section was NOT very clear. Luckily I was able to figure it out with only a little difficulty, I just don't understand how everything else could be so clearly laid out, then the ball gets dropped on the door and door frame assembly. Before I figured it out I was tempted to drop a star out of frustration just from that lol.All the pieces were there (there is a hole drilled on the wrong side of one piece, but it doesn't affect anything big), they provide a tiny Allen wrench type Phillips screwdriver and a cheap little hex wrench thing, nothing to write home about but appreciated none the less. The hardware/zip ties/anchors were in a little cloth sack, in their own little plastic bags, also appreciated since it was easier to find and keep up with. A couple tubes were slightly bent - nothing that couldn't be easily fixed but made it difficult to fit onto other tubes. Everything except the chicken wire was in one box, the chicken wire was in its own. The chicken wire is green btw, for some reason I thought it was neutral grey, but no. Very green. Not a complaint, just an observation. And if you're in a particularly windy location, especially if the structure is gonna be chilling in an open area without anything to block the wind, I don't know for sure but you're probably gonna wanna invest in some better anchors - they are very small, very smooth, very straight. They're *fine*, I just don't know if I completely trust them.It's fine for chickens, but be forewarned: it's not what I'd call sturdy, so if you're getting it for anything like medium or bigger dogs or something, don't go this route. It's exactly what I needed, but for this sized pen, delivered for $300, don't expect something heavy duty. I recommend it (seriously, for the price and ease of assembly you can't go wrong) but know what you're getting: a lightweight chicken run that you can pop together in an afternoon, that might last a couple of years as long as you're not too rough on it. Should be easy to move spots since it's so light, as long as it doesn't fall apart on you.DISCLAIMER: I have only put up the frame (including door/hinges/"locks"), everything except the mesh. If the mesh/chicken wire part is a nightmare or they shorted me I'll update, but the roll they sent looks large enough, quality seems good, and the instructions seem straightforward (unlike the freaking door... okay, fine, I'll let it go).Probably gonna need more cover for your chooks than the little white tarp on the roof can provide if in direct sunlight, but some cheap tarp or an old sheet on the back is easy enough, and it's honestly more than enough that they threw that in as well.Despite everything, I still give this 5 stars, or at least a solid 4.5ish.
