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So both times I have decided to build a coop the price for wood was sky high so the first one we broke the pallets down, which was a chore but those pallets were free.
Yep, pallet wood may be free, but in most of my projects I have to put in a little extra time and labor on the build - compared to buying new wood. For me, it's totally worth the time and effort to reuse pallets.
The second is a Lowe's 10x13 metal shed and as expensive as they are was cheaper than wood at the time.
Exactly. I never would have imagined that buying a metal shed was less expensive than building a wood shed, but it sure is with the price of lumber today. That is why I have been suggesting people consider a metal shed conversion to chicken coop like you are doing. Not only does it save money over a wood build, but you still have a nice garden shed someday if you no longer have chickens.
Of course, I am really liking the pallet wood chicken coop builds that people are posting. If you have the time and don't mind reclaiming some lumber, then you can really save some money using pallet wood.