You want to build a chicken coop that should be a nice home for your chickens and also look good to human eyes.
At the same time you want to do it without spending a fortune.
Filing for bankruptcy for building a chicken coop is not a good idea.
So, in straight terms you have to strike a balance between usability, look and the expenditure.
Compromising on one aspect to manage another can destroy the fun of it.
So your judgment in this matter is very important.
Select the style and materials that will serve your purpose and will not be extravagant at the same time.
If we list the materials that you are going to require in your project it will be something like below.
--'Two-by-fours', --Concrete blocks, --Fence wire, --Insulation strips, --Nails and screws.
You will also require the following tools: --Hammer --Screwdrivers --Pliers --Small hand saw You may already have the tools at your home.
If not then you can buy or borrow the tools.
Borrowing will help if you are short on cash and buying will mean you won't have to worry again for tools for your future projects.
To make a strong, sturdy coop, use good quality maple 'two-by-four'.
For this you should be ready to pay around $20.
Insulating materials come cheap, around two dollars per strip or less.
Expect to pay $4 to $5 per cinder block.
Depending on the size of the coop and quality of materials used the total cost may run into a couple of hundred bucks or little more.
Design the coop as per your requirements, making a very large coop than what you will ever require will mean wastage.
The prices given here are indicative actual price will certainly vary.
While buying materials study the market first otherwise you may end up overpaying.