I guess if it's not too late I would like to enter my coop, even tho it's 1) not really complete, and 2) I don't have my chicks yet. I am really proud of this tho, since it's SO old and I was able to revive/restore it to some sense of usability.
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I have been working on this for several months. It has a lot of history and character, I hope you like it...
I still have roosts to build and a run, but for the most part, I am ready for the chicks when they get here June 23 (or so). I got a LOT of ideas off of these posts, from a lot of nice people. Thanks to all. It's not fancy, but it is surely one of a kind
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Wow all of the coops here look nicer than my house:/ they must have cost a bundle. I thought keeping chickens was a poor persons hobby. Fun, entertainment and cheap food. I was going to take some pictures of mine but I would not stand a chance. On the bright side I have spent very little cash on mine. So far just 1 4 ft roll of chicken wire. All the lumber, nails and hardware were scrounged. I even had to pull some old nails out of some found boards to have enough nails. Windows, sub-flooring, insulation, paint, you've got to be kidding me whats the point for the amount of cash the coop cost you could have a lifetime supply of eggs and Mcnuggets
This is so inspiring! I love the doll house design and I think it would be perfect for showy birds like the chinese red golden pheasants I want someday.
Not to mention it makes for fantastic photos!
Great job everyone!
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Hey Rooster-J - don't shake your head too hard!
Some of us are just plain crazy - in my case, whatever pet I take on, gets living conditions on the same level that I enjoy, since I look on them as pets and spoil them to the best of my ability. But I do realize they're chickens! Meanwhile, I think there is a lot to be admired in the "less is more" style - re-using nails is cool too! In fact, I think the next contest should be the best coop made with the smallest budget!
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Your frugality is part of the backyard in backyard chickens. I would bet you built treehouses with the same materials when you were a kid. I did.
One of the ways I saved on my coop was to buy culled lumber. I actually designed the stuff I built around the assortment that happens by chance when you buy warped and blemished wood by the lot. Another piece of luck for me was when they did a reset where I work. I got 10ea 4 x 8 sheets of 3/8 MDF for FREE. The only thing I spent money on was hardware cloth, poultry netting and hardware. I figure to have about $150 into it now and I may paint it so it will last a really long time. Oh! I forgot about the $30 I spent on the feeder and waterer, but that was to make it easier on me, not my girls. You can bet my pet poultry will live a luxurious life, even though they would be happy with much less.
ENTER!
I'm sure the judges look at all facets of construction.