To anyone thinking of a coop, this is the best suggestion to save $$$$

Ok Ok Ok I built a 20X21 ft coop - with lots of bribery, threats, promises and begging to my Son, Son- Law, Husband and a neighbor kid....and I DID MOST of the work with 3 crying grandkids to boot!

News Flash.... it was not worth the pain. BUT

I am expanding to a new coop, as I am growing with more chickens!

(Imagine hatching more chickens than I need & a coop too small!)

I am getting bids from local contractors to do the "posts/framing only" and I will finish the rest as time and money allow!

This way I can afford a HUGE COOP of 24X70 feet and add the wire and doors my self. Most of the bids I got are from contractors that have lots of left over wood/supplies from tearing down other buildings/barns.

Further, I explained to the local contractors that I will be donating eggs/chickens to the local food pantry and habitat for humanity as well and to offer the lowest rate possible. I am hoping for a GREAT bid. So if getting your finished coop is too expensive try bartering eggs/chickens with someone to set up the framing only!

By the way... My sons/soninlaw/husband ALL love to go to the coop and watch chicken TV!