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

[TexasSam]

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.

When your in a hurry you don't spend to much time at the mitre saw lol only had a day to make it functional

 

[AllenK RGV]

When your in a hurry you don't spend to much time at the mitre saw lol only had a day to make it functional

Yep and looks like it was an oddball 57.5 degree angle cut to make it fit correctly at least it looks like the roof sits between 110-120 degrees. Regardless, I like it because it really looks like my style of construction. And looks much better than my doghouse upcycle View attachment 1170606

 

[TexasSam]

I'm thinking about white washing it

 

[AllenK RGV]

I'm thinking about white washing it

Wouldn't a cedar red stain make it look nice? But if you did paint it, you would probably decide later your entire fence line needs painting to match, best to leave it natural.

 

[AllenK RGV]

Guess OP isn't getting back to us tonight. I'll check back in the AM.

 

[venymae]

I'd honestly sketch out a general design of what you want and look for a local contractor to give you an estimate on how much it would cost to build, you will get much more and better on your budget! Most DIY guys can work with you if you have a strict budget.

Honestly we built our own coop. We have very little experience with wood working, but we had some tools and our neighbor borrowed us a few too. It took a lot longer because we were inexperienced, but it turned out great!

 

[TexasSam]

Wouldn't a cedar red stain make it look nice? But if you did paint it, you would probably decide later your entire fence line needs painting to match, best to leave it natural.

Now I think a clear coat might be better

 

[April s]

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

Wow thanks

 

[April s]

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

I will Upload picture of the shed I will be at home tomorrow afternoon!
April