backyard coops

[calebc311]

best online coop for 3-5 chickens? Price and quality are important

 

[littlequail21]

when it comes to Price and quality for online coops it almost never matches up, you can get a pretty nice looking look for under $200-shipped on Ebay, however will it last? probably not, but i dont know for sure, i just cant really think that a coop that "cheap" is going to last, Check ebay, they have some really nice looking ones. your best bet might be trying to find a local builder.

 

[elmo]

I have yet to see a prefab coop anywhere that didn't have serious design problems, either from a predator security standpoint, grossly inadequate ventilation, or designed in such a way that it cleaning will be difficult or impossible.

My advice would be to build one yourself. And you don't even have to be handy with power tools...other than a drill/screwdriver.

Here's a DIY coop that you can buy plans for, if you need something to go by:

http://www.thegardencoop.com/

although I will say this design has a couple of problems itself. An open wire roof will allow rats/mice to scurry around on the top and let their nasty droppings fall right into the coop, run, and you do need a wire apron around the whole coop/run to stop predators from digging their way inside.

 

[Going Quackers]

Those don't have open wire roofs? the whole thing is covered in clear plastic roofing material.

Anyways, OP for what size of chickens and can you build? i like the minimalist coop from chicken coops for dummies, it's a decent coop and simple enough to build .

I have one but i use it for my calls lol


after that tons of great ideas on the site, most of our other coops were built with no plans.. or i have made in coops in existing buildings, is that an option for you??