How much to build this?

[chickenana707]

How much do you think it would cost roughly to build this coop/run combo? If you’re a very… average/beginner person, going to Home Depot for all your supplies. Or - does anyone have any recommendations for free coop plans that they find beginner friendly? Not to be extra picky, but something that isn’t dumpy looking because I live in the suburbs and don’t want neighbors getting upset over an eye sore. Something compact and aesthetically pleasing or at least neutral would be good.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I have something similar and though I didn’t build it delivered it cost $1700 roughly. So I reckon less than that

 

[chickenana707]

I have something similar and though I didn’t build it delivered it cost $1700 roughly. So I reckon less than that

yes the lowest quote I could find in our area for this was $2000, then $300 for delivery. I’m considering it. My husband still thinks it’s too expensive though but we don’t have good perspective of what materials cost to build something like that. How many girls you have in there?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I can’t remember. Right now I think less than a dozen. BUT I free range all day so I don’t actually keep them in there. It would be way too tight for a dozen hens. It’s 10x3. It is very versatile though because I can open the side and close off the bottom of the coop and use the run portion for integration. I am currently using the actual run for 5 guineas so the chickens sleep up top and get let out early every morning. I have used it to integrate chickens in the same way. If you’re planning on keeping birds in there full time I wouldn’t do more than six honestly. Mine is a tractor but I rarely move it because it is super heavy.

 

[chickenana707]

I can’t remember. Right now I think less than a dozen. BUT I free range all day so I don’t actually keep them in there. It would be way too tight for a dozen hens. It’s 10x3. It is very versatile though because I can open the side and close off the bottom of the coop and use the run portion for integration. I am currently using the actual run for 5 guineas so the chickens sleep up top and get let out early every morning. I have used it to integrate chickens in the same way. If you’re planning on keeping birds in there full time I wouldn’t do more than six honestly. Mine is a tractor but I rarely move it because it is super heavy.

Yes 6 is all that is allowed where I live

 

[ABQ chicken keeper]

I have something similar and though I didn’t build it delivered it cost $1700 roughly. So I reckon less than that

BLC,
Who supplied your coop?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

BLC,
Who supplied your coop?

A local guy from Tennessee. I can’t remember the name of his business off the top of my head.

 

[Nonafel]

So without any specs I'm just guessing here.
Lets say it's 8 feet long and 4 feet wide.

Two pieces of metal roofting, plus ridge cap $75
4 2x6x8s at $36
16 2x4x8s at $80
2 4x8 plywood sheets $100
5 hinges plus lock latch $50
50 feet of 4 feet tall hardware cloth $100
Screws n things $34

Your total comes to $475 (but lets just say $500 for the hell of it), and this is using treated wood for everything too.
All priced using whatever live prices are at the local big hardware store.

There's room to add wheels to that unit in the picture, this wasn't included in the above costs.

The most difficult parts for a beginner in making the design you uploaded will be making the door and the 45 degree angle cuts. Something like a miter saw really helps with the latter.

Leftover wood can be used for roosting bars inside the box, as well as making nesting boxes.