EASY COOPS Chicken Coop Plan 30x15 User manual

30'x15' Chicken Coop Plan
Up to 50 chickens

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30'x15' chicken coop material list
Site Preparation
•Concrete
•Bricks
Bottom Frame
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Plywood
Walls Exterior Siding
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Wood siding boards
Walls Frames
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
Top Frame
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
Shed’s Roof
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Pressure-Treated Board
•Plywood
•Building paper
•Asphalt shingles
•Metal drip edge
Fasteners & Hardware
•Corner braces
•Galvanized nails
•Wood screws
Front/Side Shed's Window
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Window beading
•Glass

Assemble The Side Walls Frames
It is necessary to prepare 2 bottom plates, 2 top plates and 4 studs for 2 frames.
1.1 Use 3 1/2 “ x 7 1/4 “ material to create the bottom plates and use Node A as for your reference.
1.2 Use 3 1/2 “ x 5 1/2 “ material for the studs and bottom plates and use Nodes B, C, and D as a reference.
1.3 Secure with 3 “ wood screws.
1.4 Secure beams with 3x3" wood screws.
15'
18'-2 3/4"
18'- 3/4"
15'-2 3/4"
7 1/4" 7'-9 1/2" 5 1/2"
100°
100°
5 1/2"
5 1/2"
80°
80°
8'-10 1/4"
A
B
CD
STEP 1

Assemble The Rafter Supports
2.1 Prepare two rafter supports with cross-section 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch.
2.2 For this step, you will need four corner braces that measure 1/2 “ x 4 1/2 “ x 1 1/2 “ and two corner
braces that measure 3” x 3” x 3”. Use Node’s E and F as a reference and secure with 2” wood screws to
secure the braces.
E( 1 : 10 )F( 1 : 10 )
E
F
4
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4
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1
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3
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3
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3
"
STEP Ϯ

E-E ( 1 : 100 )
E
Framing The Floor
3.1 Provide 9 joists from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 inch and install
them into the frame according to the drawing.
3.2 Secure the joists to the bottom frame with 3x5" screws.
5
'
1'-1 1/4"
1'-1 1/4"
1'-1 1/4"
1'-1 1/4"
9
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5
"
1'-1 1/4"
1'-1 1/4"
1'-1 1/4"
1'-1 1/4"
STEP 3

1 1/2"
1'-2"
1 1/2"
1'-2"
1 1/2"
1'-2"
1 1/2"
1 1/2"
1'-1 1/2"
1 1/2"
1'
1 1/2"
1 1/2"
1'-2"
1 1/2"
1'-2"
1 1/2"
1'-10 1/4"
1 1/2"
3'
1 1/2"
2'-6"
1 1/2"
1'-9"
1 1/2"
7'-6"
2'-6"
9'-8"
9'-7 3/4"
80°
1 1/2"
7'-7 3/4"
11'- 3/4"
STEP 4

J J
Assemble Back Wall Frame
5.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, construct the wall frame for the back of the coop
using the drawing below as a reference.
5.2 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws.
9
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5
"
7
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10
"
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1
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STEP 5

K-K ( 1 : 100 )
K
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3
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7
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9
"
Assemble Front Wall Frame
6.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, construct the front wall frame using the
drawing below as a reference.
6.2 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws.
6.3 Use 3/4 “ x 1 1/2 “ pressure-treated material to construct the framing for the door and use the
drawing as a guide.
6.4 Use 2” wood screws for constructing the frame.
STEP 6

2"2"
1'-1"2"
1'-10"
2"
1'-10"
2"
1'-10"
2"
1'-10"
2"
1'-9"
2"
11'
4"
2'-3" 2" 2'-3" 2" 2'-3" 2" 2'-3"
2"
2"
2"
9'-6"
1 1/2"
1'-4"
1 1/2"
1'-4"
1 1/2"
1" 1"
1 1/2"
1'-4"
1 1/2"
1'-4" 1 1/2"
1 1/2"
6'-5 1/2"
1"
1 1/2"
10"
1 1/2"
7'-6"
3'- 1/2"
3'- 1/2"
1 1/2" 1'-5 3/4"
1 1/2"
1'-5 3/4" 1 1/2"
3'-4"
9'-5"
STEP 7

L-L ( 1 : 100 )
L
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G
H
5
1
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2
"
Assemble The Roof Frame
8.1 Prepare 14 rafters with cross-section 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch (node G).
8.2 Prepare 5 collar ties with cross-section 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch (node H).
8.3 Prepare the ridge board with cross-section 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch.
8.4 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws.
STEP 8

Window Installation for Right Wall
It is necessary to prepare 2 windows.
9.1 PUsing 1 1/2 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated material, cut the outer frame for the window as
shown in the drawing below. Additionally, add vertical and horizontal supports using 3/4 “ x 3/4 “
material and cut the recesses for the window hinges.
9.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh for window according to the dimensions.
9.3 Make the inner frame from the pressure-treated lumber with a cross section 3/4 x 3/4 inch
with 2x2" wood screws. 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.
9.4 Prepare and install glass into inner frame groove and fasten it by window beading from four
sides. Use for this 1/2" galvanized nails.
9.5 Install hinges (4") with 3x1" wood screws and assemble the window.
4
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2
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2
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6
"
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/4
"
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2
"
STEP 9

K
L
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2
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6
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3
1
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4
"
Assemble and Install Coop Door
10.1 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. Prepare and install 9/16" plywood sheet.
10.2 Install door trims from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 3/4" with
2" wood screws according to the drawing.
10.3 Prepare and install starter courcer from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section
1/4 x 3/4 inch (node J).
10.4 Prepare the 1/2 x 6 inch wood siding boards in the required amount according to the
drawing.
10.5 Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails (node J).
10.6 Install three 6" door hinges using 2x1" wood screws. Finish the door installation by
attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull (see figures K,L).
STEP 10

1
1
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3
1
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4
"
10'-10"
10 1/4"
10 1/4"
Installing Corrugated Roofing
11.1 To cover the roof will need 250 ft2 of corrugated roof panel.
11.2 Fasten the panels with 1 1/2" sheet metal screw with neoprene washer.
11.3 Prepare and install two metal roof ridge caps according to the drawing.
STEP 11

U
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Aviary Front and Back Wall Stud Assembly
12.1 Prepare 4 studs with cross-section 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch.
12.2 Connect the studs to rafter supports with 4x3" wood screws (node U).
STEP 12

W
X
Aviary Door Assembly and Installation
13.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" with 2x5"
wood screws according to the drawing.
13.2 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.
13.4 Install three 6" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by attaching 4"
surface bolt and 6" door pull (see figures X, W).
STEP 13

3
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8
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4
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Building the Aviary’s Side Wall Frames / Left Side
14.1 Repeat steps 27-34 to assemble left side aviary.
STEP 14

Final touches
Now that your coop is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using your
favorite paint, stain, or preservative.
STEP 15

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