Chicken Coop Prices
So you want to have your own chicken coop and now you wonder about chicken coop prices? Well, there are several options. I was shocked when I researched chicken coop prices. Actually it took me forever to even find any decent ones for sale. There is a big gap in the market for someone to make low cost chicken coops. In the meantime the high cost persuaded me to build my own and pocket the saving . Assuming you have the basic DIY skills to put up shelves and do basic home maintenance you will easily be able to make your own chicken coop – more on this later.
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My Research On Chicken Coop Prices
Well, now back to the prices. As stated above, I spent quite a while doing a research on chicken coop prices.
Below you can find a list of the largest suppliers of premade chicken coops.
Amazon
Hard to believe, but yes, Amazon indeed offers several pre-made chicken coops.The most popular chicken coop sold on Amazon is Ware Mfg Features: -Premium+ chick-n-house. -Top grade lumber – tongue and groove construction and assembled by craftsmen. -Waterproof shingle roof. -Designed to assemble with only a screwdriver. -Easy access/ easy cleaning. -3 removable roosts – lift-out floor panels – locking door plus fresh air vents. -Dimensions: 32.5″ H x 45.25″ W x 31.25″ D. The cost: $224, You will also find chicken pen extensions for around $80 and nesting boxes for $70. The most expensive chicken coop that can be found on Amazon is Ware Premium Chick-N-Lodge, which costs $466.
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Petco
Petco is another place to shop for pre-made chicken coops online. You will find chicken pens for around $150. However, the cheapest complete chicken house offered is Ware Premium Chick-N-Cabin. The price of this chicken coop is $324.The most expensive coop offered is Ware Premium Chick-N-Lodge. Price: $466.
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Buy.com
At buy.com prices for chicken coops start at $224. One very nice chicken coop you cannot find anywhere else is Pinta International 068153 Wilmot Barn and Pen Chicken Coop for $375.
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ChickenCoopSource.com
Probably the largest selection of pre-made chicken coops can be found at ChickenCoopSource.com. On this site you will find a huge selection of chicken coops. However, they are not cheap. Their cheapest chicken coop cabin starts at $224. Prices go up to $2500 …ouch!
The websites above are the largest websites online offering pre-made chicken houses. You may check your local Petco store etc., may be they are running a special. but I doubt you can get a quality coop for under $200.
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Pre-Made Chicken Coops Cost Between $250-$2500!
As you can see pre-made chicken coops cost anywhere from $250-$2500. That’s a lot of money! In addition pre-made coops are not completely assembled. So you need to assemble them yourself. The missing pieces might have been left back at the factory thus you might have to wait another month for the missing pieces to be delivered. All this short comings come after you have paid for the packing fee and shipping just to be disappointed in the end.
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The Most Cost Efficient Option – Build A Chicken Coop Yourself
If you are on a low budget, a pre-made hen house might not be the right choice for you. However, you can still have a beautiful chicken coop, just go ahead and build one yourself! – Even if you have the money to buy a pre-made chicken coop, you still have to assemble it, so why not go ahead and build it yourself from scratch and save $$. Noone has money to waste these days!
The chicken coop costs really are the basic timber that you need plus some chicken wire. The other things you will need is a way to make the coop waterproof and warm. Insulation materials are not too expensive if you go to a good store. The cost can increase if you plan to have a special design or extra features such as egg collection hatches or automatic feeders. But the whole project will cost you a lot less than buying a pre-made chicken coop and in addition you can chhose your own design and make the coop the way you want it!
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Building A Chicken Coop Yourself
At the same time you can’t just get some wood, nails and hammer away, there are several things you’ll have to think about. The best thing you can do is get a chicken coop building guide. The best one I know of is “Building A Chicken Coop“. You can read my full review at Building A Chicken Coop Review.”Building A Chicken Coop” offers numerous ready-to-go chicken coop plans to download, a tool list, video instructions and a lot more. Even a newbie can build a chicken coop with the help of this great guide. All plans are easy to follow with detailed diagrams.
Building your own low cost chicken coop, is a great idea to save money, and a rewarding do it yourself project. Purchasing a fully assembled chicken coop will be much more expensive, as much as triple the cost, from your local supply store, and takes away the self satisfaction of doing it yourself. Just have another look at the chicken coop prices I mentioned above! This is why I highly recommend you download “Building A Chicken Coop” and get started building your own coop this weekend!
