There is a time-lapse video, on YouTube, of a blonde princess (self described) building a backyard chicken-coop. She is very proficient in carpentry skills, and in using power tools. She does a great job on the coop. Her choice of wardrobe is interesting, (not that I noticed) but I would recommend wearing shoes while doing any construction.
This maybe a way, to get your husband, boyfriend, or significant other to build that chicken-coop you’ve been wanting. Or it may just give you the needed self-confidence to do-it-yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xBiSp6rQM0&feature=player_embedded
Let him watch the whole video.