Searching for the Right Coop

[debelle]

Hi!! We are brand new to chicken keeping and are looking to get a coop for our backyard. Right now we are "renting" a coop from a local farm but it is much too small for us. We would like to have between 6-8 chickens ( right now we only have three). So my question - we have NO experience or skill with construction so we are looking to buy a prefab coop and run. After reading so so so many bad reviews of the coops available I am terrified to buy one now. Can anyone recommend where we could get a good sturdy weather proof coop and run online. We are looking to spend around $700.

Any help would be most appreciated.

 

[TalkALittle]

Viewing on my phone so I can't tell if your location is listed in your profile. Where you at?

 

[collie1470]

Maybe you can find one on craigslist, or a similar site? Prefab coops seem to be costly....at least the ones I've seen have been.

 

[Wise Woman]

Perhaps you could buy a shed kit? Here is a link to someone who did a great job with a shed.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/louielouis-chicken-coop

 

[debelle]

We are in Connecticut.

Shed kit??

 

[rgunn1]

Perhaps you could buy a shed kit? Here is a link to someone who did a great job with a shed.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/louielouis-chicken-coop

I almost went that route. That came out pretty good.

 

[debelle]

As I mentioned we are not construction capable so the shed kit conversion doesn't really work

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome! Try craigslist, maybe there will be someone building decent coops or sheds there. Eight hens will need 35 to 40 sq. ft. in their coop, and then a run. I also think that a shed type building is a good way to go. Find a local carpenter/ handyman to help. Rebuilding after a disaster isn't better!

Mary

 

[collie1470]

I've also seen some people on BYC who make and sell coops. Maybe make a post that you're looking for someone here who does it? You'll probably get more bang for your buck.

 

[debelle]

I've also seen some people on BYC who make and sell coops. Maybe make a post that you're looking for someone here who does it? You'll probably get more bang for your buck.

Where should I put that post?