[Togger]

Hi folks, a total newbie here, at long last I have the go ahead from TOH to set up a chicken coop and run.
We're looking at getting 4 birds, probably hybrids 'cos we're wanting them for eggs.

Can't wait to get started but i've been instructed not too go mad with the costs!! So, does anyone have a pdf document/e-book/plans on build your own coop they could share please?

I have read quite a few topics on here where folks have bought some of the chinese imports and from reading some of the responses I would prefer to give building one myself a go.

Regards, Togger

[Elcie]

Hi and welcome to the site.  I don't have any plans I am afraid but there are lots on the internet if you want to have a look around.  We just used a shed for their coop and then built an add on run with wood/weldmesh panels attached together.  Worked ok for us!

[cheriton]

Hi Togger,  you could put a wanted request on your local freecycle site (some regions may want you to offer something first). I got one last week that had been used for just a couple of months in super condition.  There has been 2 more offered this week and I am in an urban area! Good luck but they are addictive, I have 3 lovely hybrid hens only one has come into lay but has laid 14 times in the last 15 days bless her

[joyfull]

putting some nest boxes and a perch in a shed is the easiest way to go (for nest boxes in my shed I used the large plastic lin bins - the sort you have in workshops) - plus it leaves plenty of room for more birds to be added in the future. You could add a pop hole if you want or just open the door - although by doing that if it rains the inside may get wet.