4'x12' Walk-In Chicken Coop Plan

Designed for up to 8 chickens

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4'x12' Walk-In Chicken Coop Material List

Site Preparation

• Concrete• Bricks

Coop's Door (2x)

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Wood siding boards

Coop's Main Frame

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Plywood• Wire mesh

Coop’s Window

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Wire mesh

Coop's Roof

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Plywood• Corrugated roof panel

Aviary's Door

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Wire mesh

Back Wall Exterior Siding

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Wood siding boards

Aviary's Stairs

• Pressure-Treated Lumber

Left Wall Exterior Siding

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Wood siding boards

Roost

• Pressure-Treated Lumber

Nest Box

• Pressure-Treated Lumber• Plywood• Corrugated roof panel• Wood siding boards

Fasteners & Hardware

• Corner braces• Door hinges• Door pulls• Surface bolts• Galvanized nails• Sheet metal screw with neoprene washer• Wood screws

8"

8"

4'-8 3/4"8"

8"

3'-4 3/4"

10'-2"

11'-6"

Foundation Preparation1.1 Clear the area where you want to build the coop and layout for the foundation. Use the below illustration as a guide.

1.2 For the foundation, dig the trenches at least 1' wide and 1' deep.

1.3 Fill the trenches to ground level with concrete and let cure, or harden. Since curing times vary between brands, read the packaging for recommended curing times.

1.4 Once the concrete has cured, use standard-sized bricks and lay them across the foundation. You will need roughly 90 bricks for this step.

STEP 1

3'-11 3/4"

11'

5 1/2

"

1 1/2"

1 1/2"1 1/2"

1 1/2"

Framing The Floor2.1 Assemble the frame using 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” pressure-treated material. You will need two boards

cut to 11’ that will be the rim joist and two boards cut to 3'-11 3/4” that will be the joist.

2.2 Secure the beams with 3x5" wood screws.

2.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90 degrees.

STEP 2

6'

7'

3 1/2" 3 1/2"3 1/2"

3 1/2"

2'-11"

2'-8"

4'3'-4 3/4"

2'-11"

2'-8"

4'

Assemble The Wall Studs3.1 Using 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated material, cut four 7’ studs and four 6’

studs and then assemble them using the illustration below as a reference.

3.2 Use 4x5” wood screws to secure the studs to the bottom frame.

3.3 Make sure the corners are 90 degrees using a carpenter’s square or speed square.

STEP 3

3 1/2"

3 1/2

"

12'-9"

3 1/2

"

3 1/2"

12'-9"8 1

/2"

Assemble The Top Plates4.1 Assemble the top plates using 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” pressure-treated material.

You will need two boards cut to 12'-9" that will be the top plates.

4.2 Secure the beams and studs with 2x5" wood screws.

4.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90 degrees.

STEP 4

10 1/2"1'-1 1/4"

1'-1 1/4"1'-1 1/4"

1'-1 1/4"1'-1 1/4"

1'1'

1'1' 10 1/2"

5'-11 3/4"

15°

Assemble The Roof Frame5.1 Prepare 12 rafters with cross-section 1 1/2" x 5 1/2".

5.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" wood screws.

STEP 5

10" 11 3/4"

11 3/4"

10"

3'-4 3/4"

Framing The Floor6.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, cut three joists using the illustration

below as a reference.

6.2 Secure the joists to the bottom frame with 4x5" wood screws.

STEP 6

3'-4 3/4"

3 1/2"

1'-3"

Framing The Left Wall7.1 Using 3 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, cut one girt and attach it using the

illustration below as a reference.

7.2 Secure the stud with 4x5" wood screws.

STEP 7

1'-11"

1'-1"

1 1/2

"

1 '-3 "

1 1/2

"

1 '

Framing The Back Wall8.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, cut a rough sill and window header and secure them using 5” wood screws and the illustration below as a reference.

STEP 8

4'-7"

3'-11 3/4"

Install Plywood For The Floor 9.1 Prepare the 9/16" plywood for the floor sheathing according to the drawing. Cut the

openings for studs.

9.2 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws.

STEP 9

4'

3'-8 1/2"

2'-2 3/4"

3'-9 1/4"

7'

Install Plywood For The Roof10.1 Cut sheets of 9/16” plywood for sheathing the roof using the drawing below as a guide.

10.2 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws.

STEP 10

G ( 1 : 10 )

Nesting Box Assemble 11.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ material, assemble the frame for the nesting boxes using the illustration below as a guide. Make sure to take note of the 9 degree slope needed for the roof of the nesting boxes.

11.2 Cover the top and bottom of the nesting boxes with 9/16” plywood and secure with 2” wood screws.

11.3 Prepare and install starter courcer from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 1/4" x 3/4". Prepare the 1/2" x 6" wood siding boards in the required amount according to the drawing. Cut the shield's top part according to the angle of rafter slope. Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails to the frame beams.

11.4 Prepare wall's trims from the boards with a cross-section of 3/4" x 1"; 3/4" x 2 1/2"; 3/4" x 3". Cut the boards at the required angles along the siding contour for the framing.

11.5 Assemble the door frame using 1 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ material according to the illustration and use the same siding material listed in steps 22.3 and 22.4.

11.6 Install two 3" door hinges using 6x1" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull.

11.7 Cover the roof of the nesting boxes with corrugated roof panels and secure with 1 1/2 “ sheet metal screws and neoprene washers.

11.8 Install nest box assembles with the help of two 1 1/2 “ x 4 1/4 “ x 4 3/4 “ corner braces and 1" wood screws. Connect the box frame and coop's frame by 5" wood screws.

STEP 11

4'

4'- 6

1/2

"

Assemble and Install Coop Doors12.1 Build the door frame for the coop using 1 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated material and secure with 5” wood screws.

12.2 Use 1 1/2 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated material for the door trim and fasten with 2” wood screws.

12.3 Using 1/4 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated material, cut and install a starter courcer.

12.4 For the exterior siding on the door, use 1/2 “ x 6” wood siding boards and the illustration below as a reference.

12.5 Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails.

12.6 Install three 3" door hinges using 2x1" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pulls.

STEP 12

1'-11"

1'-3"

Window Installation13.1 Use 1 1/2 “ x 1 1/2 “ pressure-treated material to assemble the frame for the windows.

Cut the beams to connect them in the center.

13.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh for window according to the dimensions.

STEP 13

Aviary's Door Assemble And Installation14.1 For the aviary’s door, use 2 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated material to construct the frame and secure with 5” wood screws.

14.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh in the required quantity and install it on the inner side of the frame with the help of an industrial stapler.

14.3 Install three 4" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull.

3 1/2" 2'- 3/4" 3 1/2"

6'-6 1

/4"

3 1/2

"2'-

10"

3 1/2"

2'-10

"3 1

/2"

3'-5 3/4"3'-5

3/4"

3 1/2"

3 1/2"

STEP 14

4'

2'-11" 3'-4 3/4"

1'-8

" 6'-6

1/2

"

5'-

10

"

Aviary's Mesh Wall Installation15.1 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh in the required quantity and install it on the inner side of the

frames with the help of an industrial stapler.

STEP 15

7'-4"

13'-10 3/4"

Installing Corrugated Roofing16.1 You will need 105 Sq. Ft. of corrugated roofing panels to cover your coop.

16.2 Fasten the panels with 1 1/2" sheet metal screw with neoprene washer.

16.3 Prepare and install metal roof ridge caps according to the drawing.

STEP 16

Coop DecorationNow that your coop is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using your favorite

paint, stain, or preservative.

STEP 17

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