Video: DIY Chicken Coop for under 10 bucks

DIY Chicken Coop

Cost: 10 Bucks
Time: 3 Hours

Today with the help of family members and a friend we were able to build this chicken coop in roughly three hours and around ten bucks. Most materials were either given to me or left over from previous projects. The money invested was to build the feeder and the latch for the gate which was around five bucks. This simple do it yourself chicken coop with proper ventilation, will provide a nice nesting place all year round, and food for the table. Thus, cutting my family's food bill. Below is a materials list and a link to the video to see how it's done on YouTube. If you like what you see don't forget to follow me on my blog and to subscribe to my channel on YouTube. All this is possible because of all of you. So thank you for your continuous support and I look forward to all your comments and questions either through blogging, YouTube or my email. 

Direct YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/X2eKY1rsb1I

Materials:

An existing shed

26' fencing

3- 10' wooden posts

2- Fence posts

3- Pallets (1 is for the gate)

Heavy duty wire

2- Floor vents (ventilation)

Handful of nails or screws

1- Gate latch

1- Bale of straw

Then of course your chickens, roost, nests, water, and feeder.

Extras but not necessary:

*I used 2- 2x4's screwed to the shed floor for extra stability of the fence but it wasn't necessarily needed. I also added 2 old wire sides of cages to the pallets on the end just to make sure the chickens couldn't get out but probably wasn't needed either. 

*Use materials you have on hand or barter with a neighbor, family member or friend. You can look on craigslist under the "free" sections too. You'd be amazed at what you'll find.

Tools:

Hammer or drill (depending on if you're using nails or screws)

Sawzall

Wire cutters
Tape Measure

Introductory Video Part 2

Part 2 has finally uploaded. It's direct link is:

http://youtu.be/e9sW2xDdYm0

or you can find me directly through YouTube....Ayres Acre Advice

Today it has been sprinkling on and off and making it hard for me to get out there and make the chicken feeder like I need to get done. I am excited to get the video rolling. And with the rain, can't mow my lawn either. So to take advantage of the day, I went and did some grocery shopping and took the scenic route home. On days like this, I take advantage of getting those "other" things done that are good rainy day things. I am also doing some research on some new places that might hold some available resources. I am always looking for new ways to save money, and perhaps, time. One place I like to look is on craigslist. There is a "free" section and today, I have found several nice items, including a free house!!! Just have to move it. However, I won't be doing that, but it just goes to show that there ARE free things out there, you just need to know where to look. One thing to always remember, if you do buy something from someone whom you don't know, never go alone when you go to conduct your business. With that said, I have found some free lumber, just need to go pick up. :) Even if you find something that you don't need right now, go pick it up anyway, because I'll show you how things that I've picked up a year ago, are being put to good use this summer. And, if it's a great item, and you know you won't ever use it, such as say a free couch or what have you, if you have the room, go pick it up, and then you can use that to sell for money, or barter with and get something that you  need. I have bartered to get things that I've needed. It's just another great useful way to be self reliant! And that's always a plus!!! Happy hunting and pray for sunshine tomorrow so I can get out the power tools and get started on making videos.