Hi! I need help

[BCRed14]

I am building my coop and am not sure what to use for siding. I am on a budget so does anyone have any ideas for something cheap but nice looking?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, BCRed14, and . Great to have you here. You might to post that question here https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/64/raising-backyard-chickens. And be prepared for a lot of different answers. The folks on BYC are very innovative and I'm sure you'll get some great ideas. Good luck to you!

 

[aart]

Greetings from Kansas, BCRed14, and Great to have you here. You might to post that question here https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/64/raising-backyard-chickens. And be prepared for a lot of different answers. The folks on BYC are very innovative and I'm sure you'll get some great ideas. Good luck to you!

@redsoxs I'm confused by this suggestion and link....they actually posted in the best sub forum.

 

[aart]

I am building my coop and am not sure what to use for siding. I am on a budget so does anyone have any ideas for something cheap but nice looking?

Welcome to BYC @BCRed14 !

Finding used materials can be hard, but that's your best bet for 'cheap'.
Craigslist, Habitat Restore, etc.
Telling us more about your coop, and posting some pics of what you have so far, might help.

 

[BCRed14]

Welcome to BYC @BCRed14
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Finding used materials can be hard, but that's your best bet for 'cheap'.
Craigslist, Habitat Restore, etc.
Telling us more about your coop, and posting some pics of what you have so far, might help.

I don't have anything really done yet. I am getting the lumber for the framing today. I will check the habitat store. I didn't think of that. Thank you!

 

[BCRed14]

I don't have anything done yet. I a. Picking up the 2x4s today to get started. I will try to post pics when we get it going. Thanks for you though! I didn't think of habitat. I'll look there.

 

[SueT]

We like cedar fence pickets, they are 5" X 6' long, are inexpensive and often on sale. They hold up to weather without being painted, and are resistant to termites. Our coop also has metal siding on 3 sides, we closed it up with the cedar. If we were starting from scratch it would be all wood.

 

[aart]

We like cedar fence pickets, they are 5" X 6' long, are inexpensive and often on sale. They hold up to weather without being painted, and are resistant to termites. Our coop also has metal siding on 3 sides, we closed it up with the cedar. If we were starting from scratch it would be all wood.

I wish cedar fell under the 'cheap' category.

 

[SueT]

Well, how about repurposing wood pallets? I found this pic online:

 

[BCRed14]

Thank you @SueT ! That is a great idea! I think I will do that. I can get pallets cheap.