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post #31 of 37
1/1/12 at 9:51pm

That looks like a good start on the coop, however I agree with some of the others. If I was going to buy a coop, I would look for:

Ventilation - a must, to help dissipate ammonia and odors
Windows - for light
Hardware cloth instead of poultry wire - for predator protection

Just a suggestion - For moveability, rather than a rope to pull it around, it might be better to put handle bar type things on it - one on each side. They could be wood, placed at about the height of the support boards you have there now. Not too high or too low for most people.

 

 

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post #32 of 37
1/2/12 at 6:28am

Since the coop itself is only 4 x 4, you can only accommodate 4 LF at the accepted 4 sqft per bird.  One 12 to 16 inch square nest box is sufficient and 10 - 12 inches of roost space per bird.  The nest box looks too open, also.  I used to have one 4 ft long community nest for 16 hens.  I hated it.  Some birds liked to sleep in it.  And I had trouble with egg eaters.... 
I think that the access doors need to be able to drop down completely. 
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post #33 of 37
1/2/12 at 7:40am

It would be easier to get to the eggs & clean out if the wall/doors were anchored to swing open instead of laying down.

It would also be nice to have a door on the end to access the area under the coop. I would envision hanging food & water containers under there to protect from rain and snow.


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post #34 of 37
1/2/12 at 1:50pm
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Originally Posted by MikeBuild 

Hey everyone,

I'm thinking of building and selling chicken coops. I have looked online and have seen coop prices ranging from as little as $100 up to $2000. I built this one and have about $250 in materials.  The coop is 4x4, has 2 removable community nesting boxes, 3 perch levels, front and rear entry doors, 2 side access doors ( egg collection and clean out), ~4 x 8 covered yard, wheel mounted, fully enclosed with outside access door. 

What would you price this coop at?  Was thinking of $600 range?
And... what improvements would you recommend?

Thanks, Mike.


Pictures:  http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l247/mikebuild/?albumview=slideshow

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I think I just saw your post on craigslist!!!! Small world! I luv the look of the coop and can picture it all "dolled up" wink

Farm Mother to: 1 Chocolate Orpington Roo, 1 lt. Sussex Roo, 1 barnevelder hen, 1 buff orpington hen, 1 oegb hen, 2 mix hens, 2 Lavender Orpingtons, coop full of mille Fleur project bantam cochins, 3 Copper Marans, 2 Wheaton Americanas, 2 Columbian Wyandotte Bantams, 1 Japanese Bantam, 2 horses, 1 mini donkey, 1 dog and 2 cats, Phew that is alot when you have to type it all out!!!

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Farm Mother to: 1 Chocolate Orpington Roo, 1 lt. Sussex Roo, 1 barnevelder hen, 1 buff orpington hen, 1 oegb hen, 2 mix hens, 2 Lavender Orpingtons, coop full of mille Fleur project bantam cochins, 3 Copper Marans, 2 Wheaton Americanas, 2 Columbian Wyandotte Bantams, 1 Japanese Bantam, 2 horses, 1 mini donkey, 1 dog and 2 cats, Phew that is alot when you have to type it all out!!!

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post #35 of 37
1/3/12 at 12:26pm

I have seen coops around here where I live in Missouri sell for $800.00 and up. Yours are much better looking than the mass produced ones here. Good luck amd great job.

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post #36 of 37
1/3/12 at 12:33pm

Nice looking pen.  lol

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post #37 of 37
3/19/12 at 11:31am
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Coop update ... Sold the coop for $500 and sold this coop for $750 (asked 850)

This coop has 4x4 interior space and 4x12 ext space. Vented roof peak. Operable gable vent door. Plexi window. 3 nest boxes w/ access door/roof. Large pen access door. Large double coop access doors. 2 level roosts. Pen seperates from coop for portability. Cedar construction, glued and screwed with ext oil stain finish.

 

My planned improvements to the next one. 1) go back to the metal roof (looks better) 2) make the coop roof (main roof) removable (lighter transport) 3) add back the wheels ... and maybe ... 4) extend the roof line out a bit so as to provide weather cover to the egg collector.

 

Had lots of lookers @ $850 but only one buyer at $750. I only advertise on CL right now and park them in a moderate traffic location. I'm thinking that I'm pretty close to the market price point for this style coop. I plan to continue this model/style and also offer a similar version without the pen option (for those that let their birds roam)

 

Thanks for all the input! Great site for advice and inspiration.

 

More pics:  http://photobucket.com/mikebuild-Coop

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