Scrap wood/Goodwill

[NakedNeck]

Where could I find scrap wood to build a coop? Does Goodwill have anything that can be used for a brooder or a coop?

Thanks!

 

[Omran]

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look on craig list, ask local contractors for scraped wood, look at HD and lowe's for culled lumber.

good luck.

omran

 

[redhen]

Goodwill may have cheap playpens or some type of boxes or totes to make cheap brooders from... as for the scrap wood..try a local lumber yard...OR craigslist..they have everything!

 

[NakedNeck]

Thank you for the quick replies!
Is the culled wood from Home Depot or Lowes a good price?
I will go look on craigslist some.

 

[Omran]

two weeks ago I got 93 pieces of lumber from lowe's for $85.00

 

[elliemay0305]

if there is some place you could get cheap or free pallets you could take them apart and use the wood!!

 

[NakedNeck]

Good idea!

Does anyone know of any examples/pictures of a recycled chicken coop?

 

[will hunt for food]

Habitat for humanity has area stores where you can pick up lumber, windows and other building material.

 

[kmoranjr1]

Construction sites are great for scrap wood. Dont be afraid to ask, most contractors have to pay to get it removed. So I would think they would happy to give some away. Also there is no shame in dumpster diving, people will throw anything out.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Contractors are a good place to start, but also check with factories if you have any near you. Most of the wood I've gotten for my coops has come from factories around here.