Need a coop can’t build one

[Betsyg16]

Ok here’s the deal. I moved here from California to North eastern Tennessee. I had chickens, so I know about raising them. I will be getting approximately 10 chicks. I don’t have a way to build a coop. I have looked on marketplace and hardware stores, marketplace was not that successful. I need a coop that’s high, so that the chickens can go underneath. I’m not going to put the coop inside the fencing, it will take up too much space. Yes I free range. If you need more answers, please ask.
Thanks Betsy

 

[nuthatched]

Any good ole handy men available to build one? There's no prefabs built with enough space for 10 hens that won't cause $1000 plus.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Sheds make fabulous coops, check out this article on converting a shed into a coop... https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/8-awesome-shed-to-chicken-coop-conversions.75512/

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!

 

[Red Mangrove]

I simply wouldn't use a coop then. My chickens personally hate my coop and they prefer to sleep in trees at night, which is both safer and preferable

All you need is some egg drop-boxes, and safe roosting areas for them to sleep. Something safe from both above and below. Mine mostly prefer the local yaupon trees we have that grow in crazy, weaving patterns everywhere

 

[Betsyg16]

Any good ole handy men available to build one? There's no prefabs built with enough space for 10 hens that won't cause $1000 plus.

Possibly my son that’s in Michigan. That could take awhile though. Yes I see that. They want $1000 or more

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[nuthatched]

I simply wouldn't use a coop then. My chickens personally hate my coop and they prefer to sleep in trees at night, which is both safer and preferable

All you need is some egg drop-boxes, and safe roosting areas for them to sleep. Something safe from both above and below. Mine mostly prefer the local yaupon trees we have that grow in crazy, weaving patterns everywhere

Not everyone can do that, I'd loose my flock in a week with all the coons and coyotes we have here.
Edit: coons, not coops.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Betsy, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

You can convert an old shed. Visit local shed sellers and ask if they on occasion remove an old shed when they're delivering a new shed and ask to have the old shed delivered to you if you go see it and you like it.

 

[Blue Raptor]

Ok here’s the deal. I moved here from California to North eastern Tennessee. I had chickens, so I know about raising them. I will be getting approximately 10 chicks. I don’t have a way to build a coop. I have looked on marketplace and hardware stores, marketplace was not that successful. I need a coop that’s high, so that the chickens can go underneath. I’m not going to put the coop inside the fencing, it will take up too much space. Yes I free range. If you need more answers, please ask.
Thanks Betsy

Welcome to BYC!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck finding a coop.