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2/19/12 at 2:24pm

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I am looking for plans for a medium to large coop with or without running area.
Anyone know of a good source? Free or $$$$ plans, don't matter... I prefer paying for the plans as you usually get better ones.
Thanks a lot.

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2/19/12 at 2:30pm

yellowirenut

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Look for shed plans then convert it to best suit your needs (number of birds, type of birds and climate)

here are quite a few from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_power-hand-tools?_encoding=UTF8&node=228013&field-brandtextbin=Plans%20Design

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2/19/12 at 2:43pm

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Black and Decker has a fab. book called "the complete guide to contemporary sheds" pretty much all of them make great coops as well. Contains the plans as well and material list. i think the Clerestory Studio(10x10 ft) would make a awesome coop.http://www.blackanddeckerbooks.com/description.asp?isbn=1589233352&subtopic=1

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2/19/12 at 2:57pm

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I'm about to build this coop. Very simple but good. You could make it bigger if you want.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gRBbpTjxMY

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2/19/12 at 3:46pm

mikecnorthwest

Location: Vancouver, WA
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My Coop
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www.thegardencoop.com

My BYC Page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mikecnorthwests-chicken-coop

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3/22/12 at 6:34am

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http://www.sunnysideupcoops.com/DIY-CHICKEN-Info.html Here are a few books that have some great chicken coop plans. We used the DIY Chicken coop plan book to get started. It was easy and although we have made a few modifications it is a good place to start.

Best of luck with your chickens. you're going to love them!

Kristen

Florida

Best Wishes,

Teddy and Kristen

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Best Wishes,

Teddy and Kristen

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3/22/12 at 8:39am

OldGuy43

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Personally, I prefer the "What do I have available, let's make it out of that!" theory of planning. It's amazing what you can do with some scrap lumber and a few pallets.