- 8′ 2×4 wall studs
- 10′ 2×6’s for base
- 12′ 2×4’s for roof
- 1×6 shiplap boards
- 1″ flat boards
- 1/2″ plywood board
- metal roofing sheets
- wood screws
- wood glue
- cordless drill
- skill saw
- sawhorses
- tape-measure
- level
- flat paving gemstones
- deck stain paint
- galvanized hardware cloth
- shovel or spade
- clamps
- framing square
Obvious the area inside your backyard where you need to construct your coop. Its measurements are roughly about 5′ x 10′ for that base. The very first layer of paving stone for that foundation is hidden advantage on to have them flat and stop predators like racoons from digging to your coop. The coop sits around the second layer of paving stone.
The frame is made after which stained with deck paint. The galvanized hardware cloth can be used for that mesh because it is more powerful than other meshes.For simple drainage the ground is sloping in the to the leading. The metal roofing installed within the plywood for enables for strength, insulation as well as helps you to weigh lower the rooftop.
You are able to follow tutorials on Backyard Chickens blog, here…
DIY Wichita Chicken House Plans
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Resourse: http://homesteadlifestyle.com/diy-wichita-cabin-chicken-coop/
My Wichita Cabin Coop Chicken Coop TOUR
Video COMMENTS:
Anyo Nes Mirked: Very nice
Ashish Mathew: I have a construction/structural question that may sound dumb. How do you secure the pressure treated studs (base framing) to the foundation/concrete?
Jose Guevara: Where did you get the plans for the coop. I like the idea of the 4×8 size.
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