| If you are looking to build a cheap chicken coop | | | | instructions, raw materials list and help you select |
| to begin raising chickens in your back yard then | | | | the right style chicken coop for your unique |
| you will probably want to build it yourself. One of | | | | situation. |
| the reasons that people raise chickens in their | | | | When it comes to buying the lumber, nails, |
| back yard is to save money. They can feed their | | | | screws, shingles, wire and other elements of your |
| chickens mostly table scraps which are free and | | | | coop there are several ways you can save even |
| the chickens give them eggs, meat and droppings | | | | more money on these items. You may want to |
| in return which they can use to fertilize vegetable | | | | visit your local surplus building supply store for |
| gardens and other plants. In the long term you | | | | possible savings on all of these items. Don't forget |
| can make your initial coop purchase back in the | | | | to check out the large home improvement chains |
| form of these savings but that will happen much | | | | and look for sales or money saving offers. Also, |
| quicker if you build it yourself. | | | | discount stores can provide really competitive |
| You will need a plan or design for your chicken | | | | prices on things like the nails, screws, hinges and |
| coop before you can begin acquiring the materials | | | | similar items. |
| or start construction. There are several great | | | | Building a chicken coop and raising chickens does |
| guides available online for less than $30 that will | | | | not have to be an expensive endeavor. With a |
| give you everything you need to construct a | | | | little planning and some competitive shopping you |
| coop that will be highly functional and look great. | | | | can find several opportunities to save money on |
| These guides will give you step by step | | | | your backyard chicken coop. |