Wanted, a simple, do it yourself chicken coop

[whalerman]

For all the information out there, I cannot seem to find FREE coop designs anywhere. Lot of talk and a lot of sales pitches, but nothing I can use. Does anyone have information for construction of a chicken coop for 15+ chickens that they would be willing to share. I am retired and am trying to reduce my costs. I currently have a small coop (4 chickens) but want to upgrade and expand at the same time. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you

 

[PhilErvin]

I'd like to be the first to welcome you to this addiction. You will find all sorts of helpful information for building a coop here. Take time to look and study all the coops. People here are very friendly and eager to share their experiences.
Good Luck

 

[Ms~Silkie~Girl]

I renovated the inside of our old hay shed. You dont have to buy a plan, make one yourself on graph paper

 

[jaboo81]

you can make one just like you would any storage shed just add a few things your birds will need.

 

[Chicky Tocks]

Here are some free plans

I'm gonna ask DH for this one and I'll buy the wood piece by piece.

http://poultry.purinamills.com/NUTRITIONMANAGEMENT/HenHouseHutchDesign/default.aspx

 

[aimeeinwv]

You'll find lots of idea's here - and the good folks of BYC are usually willing to email you the plans for free... just ask!

 

[2txmedics]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Chicken-Coop/

http://www.woodworkingtipsandideas.com/2008/12/how-to-make-a-chicken-coup.html

http://www.oklahomahistory.net/palletshed.html
Pallets....last one on page is a coop

Hope this helps you!

 

[OverEggstended]

Quote:
Probably more than you wanted...
http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/abeng/poultryplans.htm

 

[PandoraTaylor]

to the addiction from Alaska

Thanks for joining us.

 

[adkchickmama]

Whalerman, Welcome to BYC!

Let the addiction begin...