How much does it cost to build a chicken coop?

The average range of backyard chicken coops cost between $300 and $2,000 to build, with most people spending around $600 for an 18sq….Cost to Build Chicken Coop.

Chicken Coop Costs
National average cost	$650
Average range	$200-$2,500
Low-end	$100
High-end	$4,000

How much should I spend on a chicken coop?

Our Chicken Coops range from $249 – $1,749 and are suitable from just two chickens to a sizeable backyard flock of 20 hens! The two ongoing consumable costs will be food and new bedding which is a minimal cost when compared with other common household pets.

Does a chicken coop add value to your home?

Find a coop design that others dig Outbuildings such as storage sheds, coops, and barns that are small, function well, have correct permits, and in good condition can add value to a home, says Anthony Lamacchia of McGeough Lamacchia Real Estate in Waltham, MA.

Why are chicken coops off the ground?

If your chicken house is raised off the ground, even if predators are able to breach the walls, they don’t get very far as the chickens are up above their heads. Also, this allows for better air circulation when a chicken house is raised above the ground and prevents a buildup of droppings, dust mites and more.

Is it cheaper to buy eggs or raise chickens?

If the price of a dozen eggs does go up to $6, we’re looking at $24/month. In the end, we decided that it’s more cost-effective to just buy eggs at the grocery store than to raise a flock of chickens in our backyard – even if a dozen eggs aren’t nearly as fun to play with.

Do chickens lower property value?

There is not one documented case of a chicken coop lowering the property value of the neighborhood. Neighborhoods that did not allow chickens and then changed the ordinances to allow them DID NOT see a decrease in property values. The value of your house increases and decreases with supply and demand.