If you look at the background of my photos, you'll see that my two coops are currently in my very large t-post and welded wire backyard that my dog uses. I plan on expanding the fencing to the edge of the hill and around the garden (about 1/2 acre), and putting in some fencing and gates to keep...
I think your quote is high looking around your Craigslist.
This outfit seems to be operating in your area, and their design is very similar in functionality to yours...I'm sure they could close in the back wall. You might give them a call for a second quote...
..."And I still had to build the roost and nests myself!"
That's a good point. Your design doesn't look like it includes any amenities, like roosts, vinyl flooring, or paint? So you're still going to have to do a lot of finish work that may not be in your contractor's quote.
I think you...
Holy Moly! I thought lumber was high here! And you actually have "trees" in Washington, we have thorny bushes that call themselves Mesquite....
Where I'm at:
2x4x10 PT - $11.47
2x4x12 PT - 13.55
Framing studs - 7.96
2x4x10 - 8.21
CDX - 49.98
T1-11 - 53.08
I buy metal from local manufacturer...
Thanks. They are about 18 weeks now, and two of them are huge!
That camera angle is deceiving. The edge of the board is 10" from the wall, and it's 5.5" wide, the lower 2x4 is at 24". I have the same setup on the other side and made sure all screws were accessible, because I figured flat...
8x12 hoop coop/tractor. Easy to build. I bought three 2x6x12s new, got 4'x100' hardware cloth and a rollout nest box at an auction. I had cattle panels, metal roofing, and the other wood already. I already had the tires and metal to weld up the retractable wheel assembly. Did everything...