Is it just me?

[eggsforsale]

This has been some very thought provoking reading. I've enjoyed everyone's thoughts and opinions and respect our differences. We are building our coop and just moved the chicks in today. Coop still has some finish work and a run to build. But at least we reclaimed the garage! I wanted something "cute". My DH just didn't get it. He thought I was crazy. One month later, through wind, rain, and snow, it is about finished. Yes, it cost too much. Didn't realize when we started it would end up a bit pricey. But we really have enjoyed the project so much along the way. We have some DIY skills but aren't pro's. Between this great community of chicken fans, the fun and togetherness of a creative project, and the joy of watching grandkids playing with the chickens...........it is worth every penny. AND, DH is now totally enthralled with "HIS" chickens.
Hoping to become one step closer to being self-sufficient in a world growing tougher every day.......................I do consider it an investment.

 

[hennypenny9]

It's like any hobby. Say camping. Some go in tents, or trailers, or motor homes with satellite tvs. Variety is the spice of life!

Since I can't have chickens yet, I try to jot down, or bookmark a coop that gives me ideas. I will combine all these ideas eventually when I build my own coop. I haven't seen ANY coop that I would replicate exactly.

 

[StrawberryHouseMouse]

My coops are far from grand. I spent $100 on my most reicent coop. But I saved that up by doing things outside of work. I do art work, graphics and such for people. I spend the money I make on those little graphical peices of art to pay for my chickens. Im sure after my birds start getting older they will help pay the feed/coop bill too. But What really makes a coop is the paint imo. It looks like a hunk of wood nailed together till you put some paint on it and make it pretty. If you feel disapointed in the way your coop looks compared to some others. Then do some extra work on the side. Find ways to make money. Get wood that is recycled. Like pallets and such. Go to the hardware store and ask them if they have anything people left after cutting it at the store. There is ways around the big bite in the pocket. You just have to be creative.