Mr Pink
Songster
I think that is a workable budget ... There are some prefab sheds on line that can be retro fitted to make fine coops and electric poultry netting that are relatively inexpensive to use as runsWe were hoping to spend no more then 400-500 on coop and run building materials (thats buying new but hoping to find stuff cheaper) around 75 for food and waterers, feeder,grit etc. If we can we REALLY REALLY want to keep total cost of everything combined under 700.00 realisticly.
I have been told its NOT realistic for that budget and that i shouldnt even consider it if i cant invest a MINIMUM of 2500.00 for startup. We really want chickens and free range isnt an option and the birds we are looking at arent overly expensive either but if it come to it we are willing to make compromises such as starting with maybe 4 layers instead of 6 or 9. Maybe taking chickens off craigslist that are free instead of buying,maybe putting the meat chickens and layers in one coop instead of a divided one which would save a small amount on materials, maybe DIY feeders and waterers and such.
I know its not going to be easy to do but we are willing to do it.