Hey guys,
Well, I posted yesterday about the coop I was planning on buying from Craigslist, and I am so glad I did because you guys let this chicken-newbie know that it was WAY too small for my six chicks I have in the brooder now. So, after a little panic attack, I'm now onto plan B.
I found this structure that was built as a children's playhouse. It is listed for $350, and I would need to travel about two hours to pick it up, so I am hoping for some more wonderful advice before I put down the cash and make the trip.
Here is the description:
"CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE. THIS PLAYHOUSE IS APPROXIMATELY 7'X 7' WITH A GAMBREL, SHINGLED ROOF. IT NEEDS A FEW REPAIRS, WHICH ARE RELATIVELY EASY FIXES. IT HAS ONE WINDOW IN THE REAR, AND A PLACE FOR A WINDOW IN THE DOOR. IT HAS A SMALL LANDING ON THE FRONT, AND PAINTED WOOD SIDING. ALL AROUND. IT WAS WIRED FOR LIGHT, INSIDE AND OUT. THE LANDING FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AND A PIECE OF DRYWALL ON THE INSIDE IS MISSING. A LITTLE TLC WILL MAKE THIS A NICE A FUN PLAYHOUSE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. IF INTERESTED, CALL ME. THANKS FOR LOOKING. I CAN LOAD THIS BUILDING ON A TRAILER, OR TRUCK. MAKE OFFER or might trade for guns, reload"
We aren't incredibly handy with carpentry work, but I think we would be able to make the improvements, put a fresh coat of paint on it and add a run. What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Jessi
Well, I posted yesterday about the coop I was planning on buying from Craigslist, and I am so glad I did because you guys let this chicken-newbie know that it was WAY too small for my six chicks I have in the brooder now. So, after a little panic attack, I'm now onto plan B.
I found this structure that was built as a children's playhouse. It is listed for $350, and I would need to travel about two hours to pick it up, so I am hoping for some more wonderful advice before I put down the cash and make the trip.
Here is the description:
"CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE. THIS PLAYHOUSE IS APPROXIMATELY 7'X 7' WITH A GAMBREL, SHINGLED ROOF. IT NEEDS A FEW REPAIRS, WHICH ARE RELATIVELY EASY FIXES. IT HAS ONE WINDOW IN THE REAR, AND A PLACE FOR A WINDOW IN THE DOOR. IT HAS A SMALL LANDING ON THE FRONT, AND PAINTED WOOD SIDING. ALL AROUND. IT WAS WIRED FOR LIGHT, INSIDE AND OUT. THE LANDING FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AND A PIECE OF DRYWALL ON THE INSIDE IS MISSING. A LITTLE TLC WILL MAKE THIS A NICE A FUN PLAYHOUSE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. IF INTERESTED, CALL ME. THANKS FOR LOOKING. I CAN LOAD THIS BUILDING ON A TRAILER, OR TRUCK. MAKE OFFER or might trade for guns, reload"
We aren't incredibly handy with carpentry work, but I think we would be able to make the improvements, put a fresh coat of paint on it and add a run. What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Jessi