Hello Lori, sorry we missed your question. Eleven years ago we spent approx. $800-1000 on our coop. It is big enough for 3-5 hens if they are cooped up all day. If you have 5 hens that is 10 square feet/each in the run and that is enough. We love this coop. It is still as strong as the day it...
Sorry I missed this question...it's all about airflow and helping to keep the run dry. Also, the girls get a bit bored if they have to be cooped up (in case of hawks or other predators hanging around the yard) and can't see outside at all.
Hello, a little confused why you haven't been able to contact us...our email remains unchanged at [email protected] We'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you!
We've used this type of waterer for several years now. Our first one rusted out in a couple seasons, I think mainly due to the fact that we never bothered to clean it out very well. With our second one, I usually scrub out the bottom every couple months, and has held up about 3 years now...
We have experimented with several different types of heated waterers for winter usage, and this one has been about the most popular with us, so far. We've used it for 3 winters now, and is still working fine. Red plastic base has sun-faded a bit, but not cracked or deteriorated functionally...
For an idea of what it cost us to build our coop, please refer to post #5 (from 2/15/14) above.
In addition, some folks have sent us information on how much they spent while building their own version of the "WCC". We have seen quotes as low as $250, up to a high of $1,500. A lot seems to...
jc Purtle - 4 years ago we spent $800 - $1000. You can check out our Facebook page to see many others that have been built for less using more recycled materials. www.facebook.com/WichitaCabinCoop
jc Purtle - 4 years ago we spent approx. $800- $1000. You can check out our Facebook page to see many others that have been built with recycled materials for less... www.facebook/WichitaCabinCoop.com
Ducky Lover - If you're asking about the wooden portion of the roof (inside) I painted it before installing the roof. The top is metal roofing and I bought it at Home Depot in the green color.
Our coop currently just rests on its paving stone “foundation” – it is not attached to it. We did it this way since we wanted the option to be able to move it someday, if necessary. We haven’t had any major issues with this yet – a little settling in one corner, but otherwise has remained...
We didn't really keep track of costs while building -- material purchases were spread out over several months, as the design evolved / was built. However, would estimate final cost to probably be somewhere in the $800 - $1,000 range for ours.
I was able to use some recycled materials (e.g...
Pick out a few of the shots that you like best and email them to us at [email protected] ... We'll post them with your name (however you would like it shown) and your city/state.
I love to see all of the ideas folks use to really make the Wichita Cabin Coop their own. Love the etched...