Has anybody bought downloadable plans off the net?

[dainironfoot]

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone has bought any of the downloadable plans over the web. I was looking at howtobuildachickencoopplans.com and buildingachickencoop.com. They don't really show good pics of their coops though and $29.95 is a lot to pay if you don't know what your getting. Just wondering if anyone had experience to share.Thanx guys,

-Tony

 

[gryeyes]

I have downloaded plans that cost 8 bucks, but have not been willing to try the $29.95 plans you've mentioned. Saw 'em advertised, but didn't bite.

 

[ELShens]

I bought plans online from here: http://catawbacoops.com/ they were pretty good. Good descriptions and also had files for Google sketch-up so you could look at them in 3-d. The cut list was setup so that every piece of timber was maximized which would be great if I was better with a measuring tape and a chop saw.

Good Luck

Ed

 

[Tdub4chiks]

You can buy the Premier Building Chicken Coops for Dummies book right here on BYC for only 19.99. I hear the book is really good. Just my 2 cents.

 

[elmo]

I seem to recall complaints about those plans, and problems people had getting their money back. Can't find the links now though, so don't quote me on that.

Did you see this thread?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=95956

If you want a shed size coop, I have drawings and a materials list on my page (scroll down to the bottom):

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=32217-the-just-right-coop

 

[patandchickens]

Why spend money?

Go to your library. They will have books on building garden/storage sheds. Or if they don't they will be able to get 'em for you via interlibrary loan. FREE

Not all such books have plans but many do, some of them with exquisitely detailed photography of each and every building step, too.

JMHO,

Pat