***Free Chicken Coop***

[just271]

We decided to get more chickens and build another coop. All the materials was stuff we was able to get for free. My budget to build the coop was $20. Yes, only $20. Thus far, we only spent $12... So far so good!! Just need to stain/ paint the exterior. The coop size is 6' long, 4 wide and 5' tall w/ 6 nesting boxes. We will be adding a 10x10 dog kennel for the run area. I'll post new pictures once its painted w/ the kennel attached. Thanks again for stopping by.

Please take a look and have a great day!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=92169

 

[anderson8505]

Looking good! I assume that during the summer daylight hours they free range? Our heat would roast them in that box with the glass increasing the sun's heat inside.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

Gotta love free stuff! Once it's painted it will look great, good job, amazing what a coat of paint can do!

I got a free shed but by the time we did renovations and added the run...figure probably spent $600 but still feel good about it, would have been much much more if I had to pay for or build a 8x8 building. Here's a link to my latest thread on my newest coop if you want to check it out.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=581329

 

[just271]

Yes, your right about the hot summers we have in GA and FL. They will have access to a 10x10 kennel for there run once we attach it to the coop in a few days. We lucked up w/ the windows, there tented w/ UV protection. We will be adding a solar powered fan for ventilation and a few vent doors at the top side of the coop since heat rise.

 

[anderson8505]

Sweet.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

ooh, solar powered fan-LOVE IT!

 

[kuntrygirl]

$12.00 spent already. You are WAY over budget.

Great job!!! It looks great. I'm a big fan of FREE and recycling.

Love what you're doing.