Home sweet home

[Estelleannette]

hey guy! So I made the big mistake of buying a hen house off of the internet. It’s falling apart and the seller doesn’t answer back, other than telling me to return it. So I’m gonna build my own I guess. Any ideas on a simple coop for 4 hens? I’m definitely not a builder for a reason and will have my toddler to help. Husband works ALL the time. Lol. Thanks for you time and input.

 

[21hens-incharge]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

There are a lot of ideas here.

I think to get good help we need to know more....

Budget?
Tools?
Skill with tools?
Climate?
Available space for a coop?
What predators are in your area?
Do you want a walk in coop? Raised coop?

Many people build pallet coops.
Hoop coops are effective but transporting those panels is a pain in the butt.

 

[LeggyLeghorn]

go to the coop forum and there are loads of ideas and examples of coops and runs for folks who aren't builders.

also, there is omlet or eglu brands of pre-fab coops made from plastic. not sure if that is the brand you purchased. but, they are easy to work with.

 

[Estelleannette]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

There are a lot of ideas here.

I think to get good help we need to know more....

Budget?
Tools?
Skill with tools?
Climate?
Available space for a coop?
What predators are in your area?
Do you want a walk with n coop? Raised coop?

Many people build pallet coops.
Hoop coops are effective but transporting those panels is a pain in the butt.

Probably not too worried about budget but my husbands job may be moving us soon. In MI so not too many preds where we are at(in town). Stray cats is about it and I can handle them. Lol. Just need ideas on something simple and easy to move.

 

[TwistedSteel]

Since your husband works all the time and you take care of the toddler ( no daycare expenses ) there should be some money to pay a competent carpenter to build a nice coop that can be taken with you when you move. Construction of a coop that can be moved will be much different than one you will have to leave behind.
If your pretty sure about the move happening soon I would just patch up your existing coop and build in the new location.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If budget isn't a big concern but limited time/ability to build is, I'd look around for a local builder, preferably for coops but a shed builder can work too, or a good carpenter. A quality coop can be picked up and moved so even if you end up moving, you can take it with you.