Where can I get a good sized coop but but not with a huge run?

[April s]

I’m currently going to put 9 eggs in the incubator but I am giving away extras so I will have around 4 or 5 chickens in the end I do have a old tin shed but I’m not very experienced with DIY so I’m not sure how to turn it into a coop.

 

[Better Than Rubies]

Also check Craigslist for sheds that could be easy to retrofit with roosts and nesting boxes. Being able to easily walk in makes life nice at cleaning time. Even if you had to hire a flatbed tow truck to winch it up and bring it over you could be in budget. I've seen nice sheds free for removal, sometimes even already disassembled. Building a run is easy.

You definitely should check CL. I've found free mobile homes, very cheap sheds, even cheep and a free chicken coop(s).

 

[ScottandSam]

I’m currently going to put 9 eggs in the incubator but I am giving away extras so I will have around 4 or 5 chickens in the end I do have a old tin shed but I’m not very experienced with DIY so I’m not sure how to turn it into a coop.

Best of luck on your hatch. And if your hatch is like ours I recommend setting no less than 12-18 eggs to get 4-5 hens. Even in fresh eggs I lose 20% before hatching.
Like I said good luck on hatch you have some time to make a wise decision on a coop.

Scott

 

[AllenK RGV]

Best of luck on your hatch. And if your hatch is like ours I recommend setting no less than 12-18 eggs to get 4-5 hens. Even in fresh eggs I lose 20% before hatching.
Like I said good luck on hatch you have some time to make a wise decision on a coop.

Scott

Reminds me of an old folks saying don't count your chickens before they are hatched? Does that sound right?

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

I would take a good hard look at your metal shed, you may have a good start there and not even realize it...

Perhaps some pics of that and lets brainstorm

Gary

 

[ScottandSam]

Reminds me of an old folks saying don't count your chickens before they are hatched? Does that sound right?

Yes setting 9 is no guarantee at all. heck rule of thumb I read is 50% roo to 50% pullets. And that is what hatches after 21 days. I have has early deaths , clear eggs, blood rings into half formed ,fully formed and malpostioned for failed hatches. If I set 9 eggs today I'd be happy with 6-7 hatch and there be a roo two or three.lol.

Scott

 

[TexasSam]

The best way is to use your imagination and use something that you can modify. What I mean is a old shed that someone is getting rid of. Or an old fence that is sitting on the curb that is pretty much free lumber. I built a quarantine coop from my old fence. I have seen people use old kids play houses. Upside down trampoline and some hardware cloth. Seven sheets of plywood and a handful of 2x4s and you can build one pretty cheep. There are lots of things that aren't coops that can become a coop.
This was my fence

 

[AllenK RGV]

I’m currently going to put 9 eggs in the incubator but I am giving away extras so I will have around 4 or 5 chickens in the end I do have a old tin shed but I’m not very experienced with DIY so I’m not sure how to turn it into a coop.

I would suggest here again for research, and since you are hatching your own, est boxes aren't needed for at least 6 months with most breeds.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/chicken-coops.12/

Heck even roosts won't be needed for about 2 months after hatching. So a good jumping off point is...
do you have an electric or cordless drill/screwdriver?
are you willing to look at craigslist for freebies and pick em up?
That shed out back does it have flooring, if so what kind?
Can you phone a friend for anything that might take 2 people?
What region of the country are you in?

Please post some photos of the shed, this community can help you come up with some simple ideas.

 

[AllenK RGV]

View attachment 1170546 View attachment 1170547 The best way is to use your imagination and use something that you can modify. What I mean is a old shed that someone is getting rid of. Or an old fence that is sitting on the curb that is pretty much free lumber. I built a quarantine coop from my old fence. I have seen people use old kids play houses. Upside down trampoline and some hardware cloth. Seven sheets of plywood and a handful of 2x4s and you can build one pretty cheep. There are lots of things that aren't coops that can become a coop.
This was my fence

my guess would have been you used pallets. I still like it it is functional and looks like I could have built that especially the offset angles at the roofline. Totally looks like my kinda handiwork.

 

[ScottandSam]

Post up some pic of that shed with dimensions.

I would however recommend a plan like min. 10'long roost and 3+ nesting boxes. And room for food or water if they will be in the coop? Lay those out in a foot print. So when it is built there space for those things to fit in
Scott