SCORE!!!!

We found a lovely coop design on the internet that has all the plans, and looks beautiful! Sadly, when I did the cost estimate for the lumber at Lowes, it made me cry. Don't get me wrong, I love my future (soon to recieve and incubate) little tykes. But come on, over $1,000????

I thought my beautiful coop was done for, (My husband has been making thinly veiled threats after the demise of our last chicken, who FINALLY had started laying eggs I might add). So, while I was here at work, waiting for some poor patient to have a medical emergency so I can get off my butt and actually do my job, I decided to surf Craigslist.

You know... funny thing, I don't know how long I've actually surfed that silly site, and I never once noticed the "materials" section. I found it, and lo and behold! Cheap lumber! I called the guy when I woke up today, and when I told him it was for a chicken coop, he said that he had even CHEAPER stuff for me! SCORE!

So, tomorrow morning when I get off of work, I will be driving my happy behind 2 hours there and 2 hours back to get me some cheap lumber.... I may need more coffee...

 

I bought 20 fertile eggs online, that should arrive between the 6th and the 7th. I'm hoping for a 50%success rate (ok I'll be happy with 2).

I'll try to post pictures here once we get started. It was a wonderful experience! We left as soon as I got off work (with me still in uniform) and due to my wonderful navigation skills we ended up driving 2.5 hours there, and 2.5 hours back. And I drove the entire way... It was way worth it though.

30 2x4's of various length (8-15 ft)
5 4x4x15
and a long length of 3/4" plywood
all for $90!

 

That's Amazing! The only free pallets we could find here are 1x4s, and not very good ones at that. The military budget seems to be taking a dive...