Making an "Architectural Statement" with an Urban Chicken Coop

[Mahonri]

click on the PDF above and the site attempts to download multiple files off of your computer.

 

[shawnj72]

Here is what I did for Little less than $1000.00 I guess that is what keeps the economy going . but it seems like everyone wants a Mint for everything thay have..

 

[darkmatter]

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$4,000.00 for a Coop to keep 3 to 5 Hens?

Somehow, the concept of a few chickens for eggs, meat, and fertilizer for economics seem to have been lost. Whoever would have imagined that a few Hens in the Urban backyard would become a "Chic" status symbol to outdo the neighbors. It makes a Statement alright----just not architectural in my mind.

 

[kuntrygirl]

 

[AtholCoop]

I stretched this design to a full 8' long, and sold it to a guy for $2,000. All total maybe 500 in materials. He's happy with his purchase.

I started building coops years ago with the idea that if a coop didn't sell I'd just keep it. Finally had to break down and build a new coop for myself because they always sell. I'm not getting rich, but it's been supplying me with enough extra "walking 'round" money to help fund some stuff I otherwise wouldn't be able to.

 

[surfchicken72]

that $4000 coop is a joke. I couldn't imagine keeping 5 hens in there.

 

[HBullard]

Hey Everyone...I'm the owner of the coop mentioned in this thread. And here's a little FYI for you....it was NOT $4000! I have no idea where on earth that figure came up. I have never once said anywhere it was that price. The article on our coop in Country Living July/August 2011 states that it cost us $1600 to build. And YES, we built it ourselves without any help.
And NO we do not consider it a status symbol or trying to keep up with or outdo anyone. We just wanted a nice coop to fit our style.
In our Country Living article I intenionally gave credit to BYC for helping us learn about chickens but I can't believe how much negative stuff is said on here about us.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

Hey Everyone...I'm the owner of the coop mentioned in this thread. And here's a little FYI for you....it was NOT $4000! I have no idea where on earth that figure came up. I have never once said anywhere it was that price. The article on our coop in Country Living July/August 2011 states that it cost us $1600 to build. And YES, we built it ourselves without any help.
And NO we do not consider it a status symbol or trying to keep up with or outdo anyone. We just wanted a nice coop to fit our style.
In our Country Living article I intenionally gave credit to BYC for helping us learn about chickens but I can't believe how much negative stuff is said on here about us.
Heather Bullard

I hope that you won't let this post deter you from coming back to BYC, Heather.

The drawing shown here looks very cool. Would love to see a photo.

 

[Gargoyle]

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Hey Everyone...I'm the owner of the coop mentioned in this thread. And here's a little FYI for you....it was NOT $4000! I have no idea where on earth that figure came up. I have never once said anywhere it was that price. The article on our coop in Country Living July/August 2011 states that it cost us $1600 to build. And YES, we built it ourselves without any help.
And NO we do not consider it a status symbol or trying to keep up with or outdo anyone. We just wanted a nice coop to fit our style.
In our Country Living article I intenionally gave credit to BYC for helping us learn about chickens but I can't believe how much negative stuff is said on here about us.
Heather Bullard

Heather, thanks for joining in and clarifying things, I'd love to see photos.
The local Home Depot sells 8 x 10 sheds for $2500 or $3500, and they lack all the accouterments needed to be coops; one would have to put in a lot of work modifying those to become a coop. While many of us built our coops on the cheap from scavenged materials, I think it isn't unreasonable to spend $1600 to build a very nice small building.

 

[Carols Clucks]

google is my friend

http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/outdoor-living/ultimate-chicken-coop#fbIndex1


http://www.flickr.com/photos/pistils/4057114011/