i saw a listing on craiglist for free pallets
the swing set i mentioned was gone and so is this listing...
you probably have all the lumber to build your own coop/run here
for my areas.. the 70% off lumbers would be on a cart in the middle of the largest aisle in the lumber area of the store.
it's in the middle of the aisle with those wood frames , 2x4, 2x3, 2x6, etc.. they are warped woods.. which is why they are 70% off.
you should see a sign on the cart...
project budget $1000 ?
that's way out of my price range
you can cut down costs by checking craiglist's free stuff section for free lumbers (if available) or check the 70% off section at home depot
the lumbers are 70% off when they are warped.. because they left them there exposed to...
if you need hardware cloth
this is 2x the length of the one they have at home depot for only $3 more
http://www.amazon.com/Gilbert-Bennett-308229B-48-Inch-Hardware/dp/B001QINT6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463965345&sr=8-1&keywords=1+2+hardware+cloth
any natural predators in your area? since those chicken wires might not be enough
it's nice where you are. You will not any house with that much grass or wide space around here.
after joining this site and saw various pictures from other users making me want to move to the rural areas.. if...
isn't the coop a bit small for 8 hens? or maybe because of the pictures?
how cold can it get in your area? you don't have to worry about ventilation that is for sure.