500.00 coop and run for 8 chickens? Can it be?

[WoodlandWoman]

Maybe look for a small used shed and a used dog kennel? Then you'd have some extra money to do the minor modifications.

 

[CityChicker]

You should be able to easily find something for $500. There are probably at least 6 people in Colorado regularly making coops and selling them on Craig's List. I regularly see them for only a couple hundred bucks, including a couple people that post down in the Springs. If you can't find anything down there, also look in the Denver and Fort Collins Craig's list because a lot of them will deliver. Are you searching under Farm and Garden? If not, that is where most of the coops are posted.

Editing to add- Okay, here are some to get you started. I'm sure a lot of these people would do custom dimensions for you. The coops I got from the first guy, Matt, were an incredible deal for what I got. There is another couple that make tons of coops in several different styles, but I couldn't find one of their ads. They are in Wyoming, but will deliver to part of CO or ship (which they only charge a minimal amount for). I'll keep an eye out for their ads or you might be able to find them on Ebay (they are in Lagrange I believe is the name of the town). Hope this helps! There are lots of used coops on there too and some that are a little more than $500.

http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/1661703031.html This guy is in Ft. Collins, but made some awesome coops for me and delivered them all the way to Lakewood.
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/grd/1693880944.html $200 for 4 x 8 coop, $300 for 5 x 12
http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/1693538320.html $200 for 3 x 8 run with attached house
http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/1682834862.html $150 for 5 x 7 shipping crates
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/grd/1675904761.html $395 for chicken tractor

 

[Rocky Top Chick]

http://www.swingsetsonline.com/p-65-cedar-cottage.aspx Check out this website and free shipping.

 

[Ms. Cluckingly]

I can't thank yall enough.

I had looked at some of those craigslist options and just didnt think they were right for us, and couldnt find a shipping crate to save my skin! lol DO yall think that A frame coop (the big 300.00) one will be ok for 8 hens... I'm mostly concerned about them in winter, having enough space, and the run being big enough. Thanks for helping out such a noob!

 

[Ms. Cluckingly]

I am getting a HUGE crate!! Perfect chicken coop, here I come!! I'm so thankful to you all!! I had been looking for those crates and apparently didnt look hard enough. Thank you SO much!!

 

[CityChicker]

Oh, good! I am so glad! The funny thing is that several months ago there were a ton of those crates on CL here locally. In recent months, I have hardly seen them advertised at all. Anyway, I hope it works for you!

 

[12henfun]

what kind of crate is it?

 

[sune42]

Quote:
Is Cedar ok for housing?

 

[DVTO2]

Look for a used Rubbermaid Shed on craigslist. You might find an 8x8 for $200 to $300.

 

[DVTO2]

http://denver.craigslist.org/gms/1703809802.html