Coop on a budget

I used 2 1/2” galvanized deck screws and 2 1/2” nails to secure everything, and framed the roof with new lumber.   The floor pallets are attached to concrete piers that keep the coop from 2 - 6 inches off of the ground. The exterior is mostly reclaimed plywood and cement board, with some smaller areas completed in new plywood. The boards, paint, door, doorknob and hinges were all picked up at Habitat for Humanity’s Nevada Co. Restore for about 50 bucks.  Sara at Peaceful Valley was kind enough to let us use some galvanized roofing she had in her yard.

If you’re thinking about doing a project like this, I think using as much reclaimed material as you can is the way to go.  Chickens will mess up new drywall just as readily as an old board, so you might as well save some bucks.

Cost breakdown:

Cement Piers: $40

Pallets: $0

Screws/Nails: $25

Exterior paneling, floor boards: $100.00

Lumber: $35

Roofing: $0

Paint: $10

Door, hardware: $35

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Total cost for raw materials: $245.00