Prettiest Coop on the block.

So before I started this project, I did a little price checking on chicken coops. You wouldn't believe it, Most of the coops that I saw started at a low price of $500.00 if you can believe that and went up to as much $1500. Are you kidding me. Chickens only cost like $5.00. So, I went to the habitat for humanity thrift store.
So here is my price list.
Labor:Free
Dog house: Free
Punctured rubber camping bed for the roof: Free
Gallon of used paint: $5.00
Hinges: $10.00
Cabinet door: $2.50
2 old drawers for nesting boxes: $2.00
Used chicken wire: $10.00
Case of beers: $25.00
Total : $54.50
Watching Jen Haynes try to put together a chicken coop after a couple beers: Priceless

So the help continues and my coop starts to come together. Luckily I have a father with super Dad skills who enjoys coming over and helping with with my house projects. He hasn't actually said it but I know he's secretly thrilled that he is going to soon have some grand chickens in the family. I am going to be naming one of the brood after him. Hmm little Ted Junior:)

I decided to put them in the corner of the yard by the compost. I think that if I was a chicken that would be where I'd want to live. Besides who doesn't love waking up to the noise of clucking outside your bedroom window when you wake up. Dad says I'm nuts. I say Hmmmm your just now figuring that out.

Anyway, stay tuned. The adventure will continue. Unless Indie turns out to be a chicken hunter.

Smooches

Jen