Best purchased coop for under $1000

[gmiller0789]

Hi everyone!

Looking for advice for the best coop and run for under $1000. We just ordered 5 chicks and can't wait! Unfortunately we don't have tools to build one at this time.
Space is not a limiting factor so the bigger the run the better. We wont be expanding our flock as 5 is the city limit.

Thanks for the help and discussion!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Best coop honestly would be a shed. You'll need to do some work on it (add windows and ventilation, add roosts and nest boxes) but it's the best starting structure you can buy.

For a run I'd suggest a 10x10 dog kennel as the base unit. You will need to beef it up for extra security (such as a hardware cloth apron and up the bottom few feet of the sides) but they're generally easy to find and to set up and would provide adequate space for a small flock.

 

[Mvan42]

Pending on what you want. We started out with one from tractor supply. They have all sizes.. for only five a medium to large one would work great..

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome!
Buy a garden shed and modify it. Look at craigslist, and shop at the Habitat Restore, and the big box stores. Prefab coops are designed to fail, and are too small anyway.
There are lots of ideas on this site too!
Mary

 

[aart]

Space is not a limiting factor so the bigger the run the better. We wont be expanding our flock as 5 is the city limit.

So they limit the number of birds,
but have no restrictions about the coop and run, like setback and sizes?

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