Good Simple Coop designs on a budget, In australia?

[Maddison]

Originally I planned to make some 'coops' out of cut in half 44-gallon drums, fitting approx 2 chooks
per barrel, with a flock of around 10. though I am a bit skeptical of this as I do want the best for them, but I'm rather poor! Ideally, my budget is $100 cheaper would be better. not very stretchable by the way! I need a coop that JUST fits 10 without a run as they will be free range in a large paddock. I need a large predator/weather proof coop to fit 10 chooks with nesting boxes, at least 5 and perches would be handy as well, need a good design quick as I've already got 3 chicks in the brooder and more to come! It might be worth noting that my carpenter skills aren't very good either.

I DO have access to pallets, but as mentioned my skills a SHITE and I couldn't even build my dog a house! nuff said but I need something easy to someone like me! it may be worth mentioning the tools needed too, I'M not good at building and don't have a shed full of tools, but I know someone with the like who may be willing to help if its simple!

 

[Pork Pie]

Here's a search that may help - https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/10564399/?q=pallet+coops&t=ams_article&o=relevance

In terms of making it appropriate for your climate, you may wish to ask here -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/598568/australia-six-states-and-that-funny-little-island

 

[Junochick]

Originally I planned to make some 'coops' out of cut in half 44-gallon drums, fitting approx 2 chooks
per barrel, with a flock of around 10. though I am a bit skeptical of this as I do want the best for them, but I'm rather poor! Ideally, my budget is $100 cheaper would be better. not very stretchable by the way! I need a coop that JUST fits 10 without a run as they will be free range in a large paddock. I need a large predator/weather proof coop to fit 10 chooks with nesting boxes, at least 5 and perches would be handy as well, need a good design quick as I've already got 3 chicks in the brooder and more to come! It might be worth noting that my carpenter skills aren't very good either.

I DO have access to pallets, but as mentioned my skills a SHITE and I couldn't even build my dog a house! nuff said but I need something easy to someone like me! it may be worth mentioning the tools needed too, I'M not good at building and don't have a shed full of tools, but I know someone with the like who may be willing to help if its simple!

Maybe you can find a cheap used shed and convert it to a coop or an old child's play house. The pallets can be used to build with. I'm glad you have someone who can help. Use your imagination all kind of things can be recycled. Good luck with your coop building

 

[Maddison]

Maybe you can find a cheap used shed and convert it to a coop or an old child's play house. The pallets can be used to build with. I'm glad you have someone who can help. Use your imagination all kind of things can be recycled. Good luck with your coop building

Haven't seen any so far, now that I think about it my landlord is getting rid of old water tanks, maybe I could convert that into a coop/shed thingy??

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Search hoop coops. You could probably build one of those for $100 or less, especially for only 10 chickens.