New Coop from Recycled Materials

It's that time of the year and my new addition to our farm is a chicken coop. I was determined to not spend much money on it...............as I am a super frugal person and find it quite challenging and fun to recycle everything that I can. :-) As it turns out, I was able to recycle the lumber from a barn being torn down, recycle the tin from my neighbors horse barn scraps and once I stained/water sealed the lumber it looks good as new! (I think!) The only thing I ended up having to purchase was the chicken wire. I hope to add another one next month! I know its not a "coop de'ville" but as long as my chicks are happy & content, all is well! :-)
Belinda

Hey that's a good job !!! Thanks for sharing.

~Julie =0)

Thanks Julie ~ I wanted to share with other "frugal" people out there, that LOTS can be accomplished with recycled materials. Glad you liked it and glad to share, anytime.
Belinda :-)

Looks handsome to me!

Thanks Zeppy! :) My new flock seems super content in their recycled home. Anyone else have a new/old/recycled coop to share?

Mine's recycled: a local farmer gave us the lumber from an old coop and we put it up in our yard. Here's a link w/ pics.

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/636104/

You'll like the nesting boxes. They're *really* recycled. :)

Hey that came out nice you can come here and Bldg me one to

Zeppy, great job and yes I do love the nesting boxes! :-) Thanks for sharing with me.

Hey Paul, good to "see" ya! lol Thanks, glad you like it............I appreciate the "wonderfullly kind" offer, but as you can see I'm a bit busy myself! When you get yours built, send me a few pics, would you? :-)

Belinda