Plans and step-by-step instructions on how to build a chicken coop. There are 18 pages in the downloadable pdf file. This detailed plan-set with step-by-step instructions is in both metric (mm) and imperial (inch) dimensions. There are clear plans, instructions, and drawings. The chickens mansion a chicken coop is a place of shelter, a safe retreat for chickens and a place where the hens can lay their eggs. a chicken coop is accompanied by a run, which is the chickens’ outside area. The scope of the run can vary greatly depending on local conditions, the type of predator (wild or domestic) that might be lurking around seeking a free chicken meal and anything else that could be a threat to the well-being of the chicken. These factors will also determine whether the chicken can be free-ranging or confined to a fenced or fully enclosed type of holding pen. This chicken coop should comfortably house at least eight chickens and generously allows for: # 4.5 sq ft (0.4 sq m) of space per chicken # 3 nests shared between 8 chickens # 9″ (225mm)of perch length for each chicken The design also allows for: a bit of a storage area, chicken hatchway (i.e. entrance hole), ample ventilation, ample light and a door that opens inwards and is big enough to enable easy access and cleaning of the chicken coop. The floor is designed to take “deep litter” which is at least a 3″ (75mm) covering of wood shavings or similar. note: There is no design or allowance for any feeder system, water container or supply system. Although some people make their own, most people find it easier to purchase a feeder system /water container from the appropriate store. Materials list Excludes hardware and any feeder or water supply materials. Material List 4″ x 4″ (100mm x 100mm) Suitable for exterior use – 2 pieces at 72″ (1800mm) for the skids 2″ x 4″ (100mm x 50mm) Suitable for exterior use – 36 lineal ft (11 lineal metres) for the floor Joists and boundary joists 4″ x 4″ (100mm x 100mm) – 4 pieces at 72″ (1800mm) for the corner studs 2″ x 4″ (100mm x 50mm) – 150 lineal ft (45 lineal metres) for all framing walls and roof frame 2″ x 3″ (75mm x 50mm) – 8 lineal ft (2.5 lineal metres) for the perch and perch support 2″ x 2″ (50mm x 50mm) – 40″ (1 lineal metre) for the nesting perch 4′ x 8′ (1200mm x 2400mm) plywood sheets 3/4″ (18mm) thick suitable for exterior use – 7 sheets for the flooring, wall cladding and parts of nesting boxes 1″ x 4″ (100mm x 25mm) suitable for exterior use – 120 lineal ft (36 lineal metres) for the cladding battens, door stop and part of nesting boxes 1″ x 12″ (300mm x 25mm) suitable for exterior use – 9 lineal ft (2.6 lineal metres) for part of nesting boxes 1″ x 6″ (150mm x 25mm) suitable for exterior use – 200 lineal ft (59 lineal metres) for the roofing boards and litter board Tar paper, breather type building paper or similar roofing underlay – 40 sq ft (7.5 sq metres) for under the roofing boards Any help is in the form of user-input only, which is a very good source of helpful information when populated. The url for the user/comments page is given in the documentation in the downloadable file.
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