Coop thoughts?

[Lenny loves chickens]

In my opinion, I would just build one. There's tons of ideas, and it's (usually) a lot cheaper than buying one online, plus you can make it specifically how you want. 2,000+ is a lot to spend on a pre-fab, especially if you're handy.

That's true. Wood is just so expensive in iowa. I might have to add up all cost materials and see what's cheaper but the best idea and how expensive others are

 

[Lemon-Drop]

That's true. Wood is just so expensive in iowa. I might have to add up all cost materials and see what's cheaper but the best idea and how expensive others are

You can usually get free wood from pallets.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

You can usually get free wood from pallets.

(It's a little more work taking them apart, but it's free, so...)

 

[DobieLover]

I have look at sheds and for a 6x8 what I originally was gonna do is anywhere from 3 thousand to 5 thousand. But if you can find or know where to find one cheaper I am open to suggestions. Indo look one marketplace and stuff often to see if there are any cheap ones

Look for a used one. Check CL and FB Marketplace. Talk to local shed builders and ask if they take old sheds from customers that are buying new. They may have something that you'd likely be able to have for the cost of delivery.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

You can usually get free wood from pallets.

I didnt think about that....I could get the long 6 footers from siding places. I have a terrible imagination lol but when some people give ideas I can do it haha

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Look for a used one. Check CL and FB Marketplace. Talk to local shed builders and ask if they take old sheds from customers that are buying new. They may have something that you'd likely be able to have for the cost of delivery.

I like that idea I will have to check into shed company's and see if they take old

 

[rosemarythyme]

I have look at sheds and for a 6x8 what I originally was gonna do is anywhere from 3 thousand to 5 thousand. But if you can find or know where to find one cheaper I am open to suggestions. Indo look one marketplace and stuff often to see if there are any cheap ones

That price would make sense for a new and possibly customized build. Big box stores often have shed kits available for a lot cheaper (you'll need to make some alterations to convert to a coop, but the bulk of the building is provided (though check the details, as floors and roofs are not always included)), and of course if you're lucky you might be able to find used ones on Craigslist for a fraction of the cost.