HowtoPlans.org 24'x8' Walk In Chicken Coop Plan Designed for up to 50 chickens
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24'x8' Walk-In Chicken Coop Material List Site Preparation Concrete Bricks Coop's & Aviary's Walls Frame Pressure-Treated Board Coop's Roofing Plywood Stainless steel metal sheets Coop's Floor Plywood Coop's Roof Framing Pressure-Treated Board Coop's Exterior Finishes Plywood Coop's Front Wall Plywood Inner Wall Plywood Coop's Front/Inner Door Plywood Aviary's Floor Aviary's Front Wall Wire mesh Aviary's Roofing Wood siding boards Metal roof ridge cap Aviary's Roof Framing Aviary's Mesh Walls (4x) Wire mesh
Aviary's Front Door Wire mesh Nest Plywood Roost Window (2x) Window beading Wire mesh Glass Fasteners & Hardware Corner braces Door hinges Door pulls Wood square louver gable vent Galvanized nails Sheet metal screws with neoprene washer Surface bolts Wood screws
STEP 1 Ground Works 1.1 Clear and align the ground according to the dimensions in the drawing. 1.2 Dig the trenches under a foundation 1 ft deep and 1 ft wide. 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 200 bricks for this step. 8" 8" 10'-10 3/4" 8" 2'-2 1/2" 8" 1'-11" 8" 2'-2 1/2" 8" 15 x 8"=10' 8 1/2" 7 1/4"
STEP 2 Framing The Floor 2.1 Provide eight joists from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch and install them into the frame according to the drawing. 2.2 Secure the joists to the bottom frame with 3x4" screws. 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1'-1 3/4" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1'-2 1/2" 1'-2 1/2" 1'-2 1/2" 7'-9" 1'-2 1/2" 1'-1 3/4" 1'-2 1/2" 1'-2 1/2" 1'-2 1/2" 5 1/2"
STEP 3 Install Plywood For The Floor 3.1 Prepare the 9/16" plywood for the floor sheathing according to the drawing. 3.2 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws. 8' 4' 4' 4'
7'-10 1/2" STEP 4 Assembling the Rafters and Wall Frames At this step, you will need 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 material to create the rafters and the wall studs. 4.1 Cut 12 boards for the rafters. 4.2 Cut 12 boards for the wall studs. 4.3 By using this interlocking method, you add more stability to the structure. Secure the rafters and studs using 3x5 wood screws. 6'-3/4" 12'- 8'- 8' 3'-4 3/4" 3'-4 3/4" 3'-4 3/4" 5'-4" 5'-4" 5 1/2" 5 1/2" 5 1/2" 5 1/2" 5 1/2"
STEP 5 Assemble The Wall And Roof Decking 5.1 Prepare pressure-treated boards with cross-section 9 1/4 x 3/4 inch for decking in necessary quantity. Provide openings for windows. 5.2 Secure them with 8x3" wood screws. 11'-4" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 7" 7" 9 1/4" 4" 3'-11 3/4" 3'-11 3/4" 11'-4" 9 1/4"
STEP 6 Install the Metal Roofing 6.1 Prepare the sheet metal (23 Gauge) by making the necessary cuts and bends. 6.2 Use 1 1/2 " sheet metal screws and neoprene washers to secure the roofing. Self-tapping screws cost a little more but make this step easier. 3'-5 1 /4" 3'-5 1/4" 3'-5 1/4"
STEP 7 Assemble The Bottom Frame Additional Rim Joist It is necessary to prepare 4 additional rim joist. 7.1 Prepare rim joists from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch. 7.2 Secure rim joists with 5" wood screws. 5'-4" 5'-4" 5 1/2"
6' 11'-8" STEP 8 Assemble Front Wall Frame 8.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch. 8.2 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws. 3'-4" 8'
STEP 9 Front Door Assemble And Installation 9.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 " with 5" wood screws according to the drawing. Prepare and install 9/16" plywood sheet. 9.2 Install door trims from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 3/4" according to the drawing. 9.3 Install three 6" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull (see figures K,L). K L 5'-11 3/4" 3'-3 3/4"
STEP 10 Assemble Inner Wall Frame 10.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch. 10.2 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws. 6' 2'-4" 3'-4" 2'-4"
5'-11 3/4" STEP 11 Inner Coop's Door Assemble And Installation 11.1 Assemble the frame similar to the Step 20 from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch with 2x5" wood screws according to the drawing. Prepare and install 9/16" plywood sheet. 11.2 Install door trims from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 3/4" according to the drawing. 11.3 Install three 6" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull. 3'-3 3/4"
STEP 12 Aviary's Door Assemble And Installation 12.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 1 1/2" with 2x5" wood screws according to the drawing. 12.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh in the required quantity and install it on the inner side of the frame with the help of industrial stapler. 12.3 Install three 6" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull. 7'-6 1/4" 3'-3 3/4"
STEP 13 Window Installation It is necessary to prepare 2 windows. 13.1 Using 1 1/2 x 3/4 pressure-treated material to create the window frames and cut to the dimensions indicated in the following illustration. Additionally, cut a 3/4 x 1/2 support member that will run horizontally and 3/4 x 3/4 support member that will run vertically in the window frame. Use 2x2 wood screws to secure. On the inner left side, it is necessary to cut the grooves for hinges. 13.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh for window according to the dimensions. 13.3 Make the inner frame from the pressure-treated lumber with a cross section 3/4 x 3/4 inch. On the inner side, it is necessary to mill the groove for glass. On the outer left side, it is necessary to mill the grooves for hinges. 13.4 Prepare and install glass into inner frame groove and fasten it by window beading from four sides. Use for this 1/2" galvanized nails. 13.5 Install hinges (4") and assemble the window.
STEP 14 Assembling the Nesting Box 14.1 Use 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 and 3/4 x 3 1/2 pressure treated material to create the frame for the nesting box and use 2x4 and 2x5 screws to secure them. 14.2 Prepare the 9/16" plywood for horizontal and vertical walls and install them with 1" wood screws. 14.3 Using 3/4 x 1 1/2 and 1 1/2 x 1/2 material, cut and install the roost as shown in the illustration.
STEP 15 Coop Decoration Now that your coop is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using your favorite paint, stain, or preservative.
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