Talk me off the Ledge... $2000 for a chicken coop!

[LaFleche]

Here is the design. I paid an architect to lay it out. I guess that means I'm already a little 'extra'!

I wonder what kind of architect this was, as the roof overhang is inadequate and the nest boxes much too low etc., just to name a few shortcomings.

 

[aart]

I wonder what kind of architect this was, as the roof overhang is inadequate and the nest boxes much too low etc., just to name a few shortcomings.

Good drawing, but who supplied design content?

 

[clarkbre]

I wonder what kind of architect this was, as the roof overhang is inadequate and the nest boxes much too low etc., just to name a few shortcomings.

My guess is that it came from an architect focused on actual buildings, not one focused on producing eggs.

Last time I checked, most architect degree programs don't have an emphasis on proper chicken habitat or coop design.

On the flip side, I also don't see many chicken farmers drawing and building coops akin to a Frank Lloyd Wright design.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

I spent about 75$ on fencing and then used repurposed plywood for the coop. Holds a few birds, easy to move and my dog keeps animals away.

 

[ThatTeowonna]

I just received a quote for a 10x6 chicken coop... $2,023! I know lumber is sky high... no need to tell me that. But here is the crazy part... I'm thinking about paying it. But I honestly feel like a fool paying that much for a CHICKEN COOP! I was fine with $1500... and $1700. But $2k seemed a bit excessive. What do you think? Give me your story.

UPDATE: I actually decided to go with a custom prefabricated coop that was assembled onsite. The cost was about the same: $2200. I think this was a great outcome. You can read about it here. Or click to see a video tour.