lessons to pass on for you build a coop

[CityChook]

You're smoking crack if you really think this can be done for $300.

Avoid spousal homicide and hire a carpenter.

 

[kristenm1975]

If this hasn't already been posted, rule # whatever, carefully compute the estimated cost for the coop. Now double that. Seriously.

Unless of course you just toss out the plans, build it willy-nilly with whatever you have on hand, and to hell with appearances!

 

[Renee]

Heh heh heh, Citychook et. al.!
We thought this project would be "fun".
We thought it would cost $700.00.
We are happy with the results, though...

 

[Leah-yes I know I'm crazy]

Quote:
In another post people were talking about signs for their coops. Getting out the paint to put your quote on mine.

 

[piecemaker]

Came across this section when looking for ideas on putting a coop in the barn. The question now is do I really want to go thru with it after reading this. The answer is of course why let every one else have all the fun. Hopefully I will remember at least on of the rules but I wont hold my breath

theresa

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Yes, Theresa go for it. May the fowl force be with you!

 

[Omran]

Please don't forget safty glasses, it did cost me two days of suffering till the doc at wallmart fixedmy eye.

 

[78753]

" **Just because you had the tape measure/hammer/screw driver/nail gun/etc in your hand ten seconds ago doesn't mean you will be able to figure out where you put it."
Love it.
I'm thinking having two 5 gallon buckets to keep your large and small tools in will make life easier, safer, and less frustrating. Why two? One to hold the tools, the other to unload the first into while looking for the thing in the very bottom.

 

[KyCoop]

When opening a new roll of hardware cloth , lay it on the ground BEFORE you pull on the wire to unroll it. That stuff spins so fast and will slice up your thumb if you try and hold it. Yup did that. Oh and put down the hammer before arguing with husband. Just sayin.