Pros/Cons of Building v. Buying

[calebc311]

I know there are many overpriced coops out on the market but some of them are within a reasonable range. Building a coop can be a more memorable experience but buying a coops and building a run may suffice. What are the pros/cons of each option?

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

Buying-

Pros
-Know immediately what it's made out of and how it should last.
-usually done pretty professionally
-Usually looks fancier
-Quicker!
-Good for those who are terrible at building.

Cons
-Very overpriced.
-Can be a hit or miss - our bought chicken coop doesn't close fully in the winter
-Seller can lie about things



Building-

PROS
-know what you're putting in it
-Easier/less guilty when adding modifications to it
-Cheaper
-Can always sell it for a profit/break even if it's too small/bad ventilation/whatever has a problem (given you give full disclosure why)


CONS
-requires some sort of building ability
-access to wood and saws and general building things
-not as pretty usually
-can screw up will bad real easy


Willing to add more if someone thinks I should add something