The type of building materials you use, is going to make a big impact on how much money you spend on the chicken coop. Understanding the different types of materials will be vital to making an educated decision.
We’ll go over this in much greater detail in Building A Chicken Coop, but here are a few tips to help you get started.
Sometimes, we get the notion that you need a lot of expensive materials to build a nice and sturdy chicken coop. This does not have to be the case. Chicken coops can be made from a variety of different materials including such things as an old shed, scrap lumber, PVC pipes, 50 gallon barrels, or other recycled materials you may have around the house already. One time I build a fairly large pen for our ducks, with just recycled material. The only item we purchased was chicken wire.
Most chicken coops are built out of wood but wood can be the priciest. I would recommend sitting down and weigh out the pros and cons. If you are planning to build a permanent chicken coop that you want to last for years to come, then wood might be your best material. Wood varieties will vary in price and that will influence your decision, so looking at the different types of wood is also important.
If you are thinking about just building a smaller coop, you might consider using recycled timber instead. Asking around for scrap pieces of wood can also be one way to locate some materials to use. You might stop by some jobsites and ask for the scraps. If you decide to go this route, you will probably have to pull out a few nails and your chicken coop might not match totally. This will be one of the most cost effective way to build a chicken coop.
Many times you can save over half the price of the coop just by looking carefully for building materials that will meet your needs effectively.
Before you rush off to purchase building supplies consider what type of building materials you desire to use and your budget. Being able to find a balance between these two facets, will bring satisfaction once your chicken coop is completed.
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