Prefabricated Coops?

[Henriettamom919]

I did that a couple of times but then he says he has “nothing to wear” and goes out to Costco or Target and buys new clothes.
He wasn’t like this before we moved back near his parents or had a kid, so I’m hoping the old him will come back.

How long have y'all been married? I know that those earlier years were tough for my DH and I. We had our first child a year after marrying, had dated for two years previous to getting married. After our son was born I LONGED for that guy that was my best friend prior to becoming parents.

I'm happy to say, 17 years later, I really like him again

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I have a prefab coop, you DO NOT want one from a local feed store! I turned around and built one to house my chickens permanently, the prefab is in my family room as a brooder.

 

[Henriettamom919]

I have a prefab coop, you DO NOT want one from a local feed store! I turned around and built one to house my chickens permanently, the prefab is in my family room as a brooder.

I couldn't agree more! Ours is okay quality wise but is way too small for grown girls and has crappy ventilation! It's now where our baby chicks go to learn to chicken before giving them free range of an acre with wooded area, grass areas, berry patches and a stream. The prefab is in an enclosed garden with lots of wild growth.

 

[aart]

After our son was born I LONGED for that guy that was my best friend prior to becoming parents.

Becoming parents changes ev.er.y.thing!!

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I couldn't agree more! Ours is okay quality wise but is way too small for grown girls and has crappy ventilation! It's now where our baby chicks go to learn to chicken before giving them free range of an acre with wooded area, grass areas, berry patches and a stream. The prefab is in an enclosed garden with lots of wild growth.

Mine has lots of sliding doors, but is not what I call great quality. I currently have 5 silkie babies in there and when old enough will move it outside with them. Very true about size, mine says fits 8 chickens umm if they are stunted in growth lmao.

 

[CityslickerHomestead]

How long have y'all been married? I know that those earlier years were tough for my DH and I. We had our first child a year after marrying, had dated for two years previous to getting married. After our son was born I LONGED for that guy that was my best friend prior to becoming parents.

I'm happy to say, 17 years later, I really like him again

I guess it’s the ups and downs of a relationship!
We met nine years ago, and waited to start a family until we had our own house. I was working and in college, he managed the Hollywood Guitar Center. Sometimes I think he steps back into manager mode and is content with just delegating. I don’t think his employees ever questioned him. He ran a tight ship and always ran very successful stores. But now he manages no one but a rambunctious, independent, defiant, toddler. I know being a stay-at-home parent isn’t be easy, and it’s cheaper than daycare, so it’s what we do.

 

[CityslickerHomestead]

I have a prefab coop, you DO NOT want one from a local feed store! I turned around and built one to house my chickens permanently, the prefab is in my family room as a brooder.

I’ve seen some pretty cheap, film-flammy coops at my feed store. Also many on Craigslist listed as “barely used” which tells me novices like myself thought they’d be fine and then realized it’s just expensive lawn decor.

There is one that looked decent and reinforceable, the OverEZ Chicken Coop, but there was barely any ventilation. I found a local manufacturer that makes sheds, kennels, and coops, but prices start at $7,000! Definitely NOT in my budget.

 

[Henriettamom919]

I guess it’s the ups and downs of a relationship!
We met nine years ago, and waited to start a family until we had our own house. I was working and in college, he managed the Hollywood Guitar Center. Sometimes I think he steps back into manager mode and is content with just delegating. I don’t think his employees ever questioned him. He ran a tight ship and always ran very successful stores. But now he manages no one but a rambunctious, independent, defiant, toddler. I know being a stay-at-home parent isn’t be easy, and it’s cheaper than daycare, so it’s what we do.

My hubby and I had this exact same set up when our son was about two. He was a GREAT dad but I know it was hard for him to take a step back and have me be the one out working. We switched when our daughter was born two years later and it seemed to help. Then, his dad got cancer the month he retired and we moved into an apartment on their property to help with his care until he passed. My hubby went very dark about a year after his dad's death, it was awful. Then my mom's breast cancer came back after six years remission. He was amazing while I was caring for her. Treatment gave us five precious years but she passed this last October.

Sorry for the novel but it's meant as encouraging tale. Our kids are 13 and 16 and I adore my hubby. We literally had to claw our way back from hell to fight for our marriage but I couldn't imagine a better partner for life's up and downs!

 

[CityslickerHomestead]

My hubby and I had this exact same set up when our son was about two. He was a GREAT dad but I know it was hard for him to take a step back and have me be the one out working. We switched when our daughter was born two years later and it seemed to help. Then, his dad got cancer the month he retired and we moved into an apartment on their property to help with his care until he passed. My hubby went very dark about a year after his dad's death, it was awful. Then my mom's breast cancer came back after six years remission. He was amazing while I was caring for her. Treatment gave us five precious years but she passed this last October.

Sorry for the novel but it's meant as encouraging tale. Our kids are 13 and 16 and I adore my hubby. We literally had to claw our way back from hell to fight for our marriage but I couldn't imagine a better partner for life's up and downs!

Oh my goodness you’ve been through so much! I’m sorry to hear about your mother passing last year. The death of loved ones puts things into perspective.

You obviously are very resilient and it sounds like you and your family are very dedicated to each other and have your priorities straight. That’s a beautiful thing!

 

[Trux]

https://www.horizonstructures.com/chicken-coops/chicken-coops
If your looking for prefab this would be the way to go and they ship it to you.
Also this isn't the only one just an example of what is out there. You may also have shed builders near by you that do coops as well. The one above has a nice selection and varied sizes also