I have coop envy...

[jgervais]

We ended up spreading the word around the neighborhood and to friends in family. We would be willing to give away eggs when the time came if anyone wanted to donate unused lumber, nails, doors, extra feeders ect. We ended up getting a few waterers and feeders, some plywood, and my uncle has a piece of metal roof I think were getting.
I felt like i wasn't 'free loading' because a lot of people have just a few pieces of lumber or supplies that wouldnt amount to much on their own, but together could build a decent coop.
You'd be surprised how many people are willing to donate - especially if they get a few cartons of fresh eggs in return later down the road.

 

[sgtmom52]

I have started using www.freecycle.org to find or give things away. Everything listed must be free ~ no sales. It is amazing what you can find there. It seems to be a smaller friendlier group than Craig's List too.

 

[GiddyMoon]

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I tried the freecycle here, but both here and where we lived before it has turned into "givemefreecycle" There are far more want ads than free items listed..

 

[Magpie31]

Oh, and if any of you have tips for coops in VERY cold climates, I would love to hear them. DH and I are discussing the best way to handle it, but we spend several weeks every year well below zero. Any tips on keeping my feathered friends comfortable would be welcome!