| You will literally save hundreds of dollars by opting | | | | pieces and 3 long pieces). |
| to take a DIY approach to home construction | | | | - Chicken wire. |
| projects. If you're planning on keeping chickens at | | | | - Plywood (for an enclosed nesting/laying area). |
| home for egg production, portable chicken coop | | | | - Nails and staples. |
| plans will ensure a smooth construction process, | | | | - Hinges (optional) |
| and will help you avoid any problems. This article | | | | Of course, there may be a few other things, but |
| shows you the easiest chicken coop to build, and | | | | this is generally all you need. Make sure to ask |
| directs you to the next step in the process. | | | | your local lumber yard about any specials. In this |
| A simple, a-frame chicken coop is by far the | | | | tough economic period you'll find that everyone is |
| cheapest, most practical chicken coop to build at | | | | willing to give a little extra. |
| home. Construction is simple, materials are few, | | | | Obtaining Free Building Materials |
| and you'll be able to have the whole thing finished | | | | Of course, buying timber from a lumber yard is |
| within a few hours to one day. You will be able to | | | | not the only way to acquire high quality materials. |
| keep around 5 chickens in a standard-sized coop. | | | | You may find that friends, family, or neighbors |
| Basic Material List | | | | have a stockpile of junk wood in their backyards. |
| The basic materials for constructing an a-frame, | | | | Think about anything you might have in your |
| portable chicken coop vary depending on what | | | | garage, or maybe you could pull down that old |
| plans you follow. Below is a rough guide to what | | | | kids playground? There are usually plenty of place |
| you'll need: | | | | you can scavenge for materials. |
| - Multiple lengths of treated pine (around 9 short | | | | |