Newbie Needing a Coop for Tropical Climate

[Shadow3]

New to owning chickens and need suggestions for my first coop. I don't have to worry about predators where I am from and I have a safe yard. (Hawaii)
I can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars for a coop but would like some easy DIY ideas to put one together. Would love some suggestions. Thank you!

 

[StinkyAcres]

I suggest searching open air coops to get an idea of what you'll need in your climate. Open air coops are basically just a run with nesting boxes and a sheltered roosting area.

Depending on how many chickens you have (or plan to have) plan on spending at least $200 on a coop. You can reduce the cost by using reclaimed materials such as pallet wood and used roofing panels.

 

[Shadow3]

I suggest searching open air coops to get an idea of what you'll need in your climate. Open air coops are basically just a run with nesting boxes and a sheltered roosting area.

Depending on how many chickens you have (or plan to have) plan on spending at least $200 on a coop. You can reduce the cost by using reclaimed materials such as pallet wood and used roofing panels.

Thank you for the suggestion! In my area I am only allowed 2 chickens. I'll look into that for sure.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Thank you for the suggestion! In my area I am only allowed 2 chickens. I'll look into that for sure.

Only two chickens? Well, that's sad, but it makes it easier! Have you checked local classifieds for things like cheap dog houses and kennels?

 

[Shadow3]

Only two chickens? Well, that's sad, but it makes it easier! Have you checked local classifieds for things like cheap dog houses and kennels?

I haven't thought of that. I figured I would ask here since I was stumped for ideas like this So a dog house and kennels could work as a chicken coop? I'll look into that too!

 

[ChaosMom]

No mongoose problem? They were everywhere back when I lived there.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I haven't thought of that. I figured I would ask here since I was stumped for ideas like this So a dog house and kennels could work as a chicken coop? I'll look into that too!

They can with small modifications (predator proofing and such). My duck coop is a dog house. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/dog-house-to-duck-house-conversion.78852/

 

[Shadow3]

No mongoose problem? They were everywhere back when I lived there.

Nope. I don't live in an area where there are a ton of mongoose and we have good fencing around my house.

 

[Shadow3]

They can with small modifications (predator proofing and such). My duck coop is a dog house. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/dog-house-to-duck-house-conversion.78852/

Love it! This is a great idea