For an idea of what it cost us to build our coop, please refer to post #5 (from 2/15/14) above.
In addition, some folks have sent us information on how much they spent while building their own version of the "WCC". We have seen quotes as low as $250, up to a high of $1,500. A lot seems to...
Our coop currently just rests on its paving stone “foundation” – it is not attached to it. We did it this way since we wanted the option to be able to move it someday, if necessary. We haven’t had any major issues with this yet – a little settling in one corner, but otherwise has remained...
We didn't really keep track of costs while building -- material purchases were spread out over several months, as the design evolved / was built. However, would estimate final cost to probably be somewhere in the $800 - $1,000 range for ours.
I was able to use some recycled materials (e.g...
Reprinted here per request / with permission of Phillip H.:
Donna,
Here is a pic of my finished chicken house. We have 6 chickens in it and get about 5 eggs a day. I tried to figure out how to write a recommendation on the BYC website but couldn't so you can post this if you want...
In response to requests for plans to build this coop, we offer the following package:
2 "SketchUp" 3D computer models of the Wichita Cabin Coop design (1 of basic framing details, and 1 of entire coop)
PDF document of "Wichita Cabin Coop Building Guidelines & Material List"
The SketchUp files...