Was thinking of maybe doing something like that but I also wont be keeping them locking away at night once they get older. But I have some time to think about what the next step is to add on to the coop. Plus the wood isn't all that expensive for when adding on becomes necessary.
Right now budget is a big factor as to why I didn't build it bigger. But I know they need something now because they have outgrown the brooder they are in and I need them out of the garage. Building and adding on isn't a big deal to me when I get the funds to do so.
I wish that I could let my chickens free range but because of dogs and cats it's not possible and I have no idea what breed of chicken they are. I did build though with the intentions that I could add on later if I needed to give them more space.
I have 8 baby chicks.
The framing part has been easy but I had my plan drawn out before I started out. Of course there has been changes here and there but nothing to elaborate that changed the whole plans. trying to stay on a timeline to get it finished as well cause the babies are outgrowing...
I decided to build this coop and run for my new baby chicks. So it's 4ft wide by 8ft long and is going to have a raised nesting/sleeping area at the one end where the plywood is at. So far this coop has cost be less then 50 dollars to build. I have only had to pay for the basic frame and the...