New to building chicken coops

[chronoschicken]

Hello, I am Jared in arizona where it does snow I am building a chicken coop for the first time. I have chosen a plan like the the feather factory and the triple c. I havent built with wood in a long time but was able to get a bunch of free 2/4, some short 4/4, cedar planks, and a old palet. Any tips to keep it simple and not break the bank and I can get more of the wood if needed. Thank you and I so excited to get started also what are a good year round laying chicken and great with kids.
Jared Boothe

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I'd suggest looking here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

and here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance

for designs and ideas. Have fun!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, chronoschicken, and ! Happy to have you in our flock! X2 on Sumi's advice! Good luck to you!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! x3 on sumi's advice! Good luck to you.

 

[hungnguyen]

Check out the sections that Sumi pointed out above. You will find a lot of ideas. I hope you find the one that fits your pocket and eyes. I remembered when I first built mine. That's many years ago. That was someone taught me " a rick chickenman builds what he likes, the poor one builds what he can". I hope you like what you can afford.

Good luck with your project.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

Welcome to the site!!

 

[drumstick diva]

I've heard you shouldn't use cedar around chickens

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[chronoschicken]

Thank you everyone for the great advice and I wont use the cedar then for the coop. I found the triple c I will try to replicate know to work. And thank you for a wonderful welcome