chicken coop plans

bazmc35

Hi looking to build a chicken coop for 4-6 chickens, has anybody got plans which i can use??

Dupont

oldmcdonald.ie i just got the rough measurment and design and built one

bazmc35

any other idea's?

gsxr1

I make them in the summer as a nixer.

http://www.adverts.ie/pet-accessories/chicken-coop-or-rabbit-hutch/210134

here is some pics. feel free to copy. I sold 14 last year and customers thought they worked out great.
Especially for roosting .

bazmc35

Thanks gsxr1 but wasn't what i was looking for but after hr's of searching the net finally came across a web site with loads of ideas with this one I'm going trying .. other ideas just click on coop designs on the upper left





http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=53498-fivehens-coop

gsxr1

bazmc35 wrote: »

Thanks gsxr1 but wasn't what i was looking for but after hr's of searching the net finally came across a web site with loads of ideas with this one I'm going trying .. other ideas just click on coop designs on the upper left





http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=53498-fivehens-coop

3 8'x4' sheets of 1/2" treated plywood 75euro

6 8' 2x4 s 30 euro
6 8' 2x2 s 20
1 pack (33 ft2) shingles 35euro?
2 packs weather-resistant 1.5" screws 10 euro
1 pack weather-resistant 2.5" screws 10 euro
1 sheet plexiglass, 24x18" 30 euro
25 nuts, 25 bolts, 50 washers for securing plexiglass 5 euro
3 secure latches: 1 for back (service) door, 1 for nest boxes, 1 for chicken door. 10 euro
3 caribeaners to fit those latches

1 roll 1x1" welded wire for floor (the shorter the roll is, the less waste. 35euro


Alternatively, use what ever wire you use on a run or have lying around. 1x1 looked like a good size, though
1 12x12" prefab "gable vent" 5euro
6 hinges to go with the latches on the doors 30 euro
5 (I think) 1x2" 8' long pieces of cedar for the trim no idea
3 1x4" 8' long pieces of cedar for the trim
2 quarts of primer for the interior
2 quarts of exterior high-gloss white paint for interior
2 quarts of cherry stain for exterior
2 quarts of outdoor high gloss polyurethane for the exterior





I would just use ronseal fence paint . Its very good stuff.

Just prices of the top of my head. But they are at the cheap end.

It looks like a great project . I would love to build one but would never get the price of materials back on sale. Those ****ty flatpacks lads are selling at half the price. But last only one year. A stormy night has them in bits

bazmc35

ya i know jesus building materials have gone through the roof everything just keeps getting more expensive, just after building a house and got a few lengths of timber and ply left lying around so should come in to some use, not much point in returning them when they charge nearly 15% restocking. also have insulation around if anybody's interested 3" and 1" kingspan 8*4 sheets