To build, or to buy....that is the question..

[shmeggs]

I have a coop that we bought and had delivered. I live in southern va and I know man that builds coops all sizes to your specs. that coop has worked well for us we have had it about 6 months so far. I am planning to build a bigger coop next spring myself. if you are in southern va or nc you may want to check the guy out that I got my first coop from. I am also planning to add to the coop I already have that I bought.

 

[MikeDaub]

I have a coop that we bought and had delivered. I live in southern va and I know man that builds coops all sizes to your specs. that coop has worked well for us we have had it about 6 months so far. I am planning to build a bigger coop next spring myself. if you are in southern va or nc you may want to check the guy out that I got my first coop from. I am also planning to add to the coop I already have that I bought.

Thanks for this, but unfortunately, I am up in Maine, so I don't think the person who built yours will be able to help out..

I went and checked on prices of shed vs other things at Lowes last night.. I guess once the weather passes through New England, it is time to dig out my hammer and get to work..

 

[MikeDaub]

Here is a question....Anyone have any good plans for a pallet coop? I have access to literally hundreds of pallets.. that's free wood. I always dismissed the idea of using them because changing them to fit the plan in my head always seemed more difficult than starting from scratch.

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[aart]

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[MikeDaub]

Sorry...I always forget about the search and I wrote that as I was running out the door to run the dog and grab some pallets. I got 13 of them on the first trip, so that should keep me busy this afternoon.

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[offgridhermit]

Here is a quick little question...that would cut some costs..

On my original pricing that I was figuring out, that was all for pressure treated wood. Is that what I want to use? I have a feeling the answer should be no, as the chemicals might hurt the girls if they start pecking at the walls.. If I just use a good paint on the outside, that should do the trick..

Cutting costs for me, was using free pallets from some local stores, and whatever scrap wood I could find to work with.