EASY COOPS Chicken Coop Plan 4x6 User manual

4'x6' Chicken Coop Plan
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4´x6´ 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

6'
4'
1'-4 1/2"
1 1/2"
3 1/2"
4'-8 1/2"
6'-4 1/2"
4'
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3'-5"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
4'-10 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
5'-5"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
Assemble thе Main Frame
1.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ and 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct main frame
using the drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 6' that will be the
bottom plates, two boards cut to 6'-4 1/2" that will be the front studs,two boards cut to
4'-10 1/2" that will be the back side studs, two boards cut to 3'-5" and two boards cut to
5'-5" that will be the floor joists.
1.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
1.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.
STEP 1
STEP 1
Assemble the Main Frame
1.1 Using 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" and 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, construct main frame using the
drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 6' that will be the boom plates, two
boards cut to 6'-4 1/2" that will be the front studs, two boards cut to 4'-10 1/2" that will be the back side
studs, two boards cut to 3'-5" and two boards cut to 5'-5" that will be the oor joists.
1.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
1.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.

1'-1 3/4"
1 1/2"
1'-4 1/2"
1 1/2"
1'-4 1/2"
1 1/2"
1'-1 3/4"
3'-4"
Assemble Back Wall Frame
3.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct back wall frame using the
drawing below as a reference. You will need three boards cut to 3'-4" that will be the studs.
3.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
3.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.
STEP 3
STEP 2
Assemble Back Wall Frame
2.1 Using 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, construct back wall frame using the drawing below as a
reference. You will need three boards cut to 3'-4" that will be the studs.
2.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
2.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.

11 3/4"
1 1/2"
1'-2 1/2"
1 1/2"
11 3/4"
3'-2 1/2"
Assemble Left Wall Frame
4.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct side wall frames using the
drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 3'-2 1/2" that will be the studs.
4.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
4.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.
STEP 4
STEP 3
Assemble Left Wall Frame
3.1 Using 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, construct side wall frames using the drawing below as a
reference. You will need two boards cut to 3'-2 1/2" that will be the studs.
3.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
3.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.

Assemble Right Wall Frame
5.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct side wall frames using the
drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 3'-2 1/2" that will be the studs.
5.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
5.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.
STEP 5
7 3/4"
1 1/2"
10 1/2"
1 1/2"
1'-7 3/4"
3'-2 1/2"
STEP 4
Assemble Right Wall Frame
4.1 Using 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, construct side wall frames using the drawing below as a
reference. You will need two boards cut to 3'-2 1/2" that will be the studs.
4.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
4.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.

1 1/2" 2'-10" 1 1/2"
5 1/2"
1 1/2"
2'-10"
1 1/2"
1'- 1/2" 1 1/2" 3'-6 1/2"
5'-5"
Assemble Front Wall Frame
6.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct front wall frame using the
drawing below as a reference.
You will need two boards cut to 3'-6 1/2" that will be the studs, two boards cut to 2'-10" that
will be the window header and rough sill and one board cut to 5'-5" that will be bottom plate.
6.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
6.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.
STEP 6
1'-2" 1'-2"
STEP 5
Assemble Front Wall Frame
5.1 Using 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, construct front wall frame using the drawing below as
reference. You will need two a boards cut to 3'-6 1/2" that will be the studs, two boards cut to 2'-10" that
will be the window header and rough sill and one board cut to 5'-5" that will be bottom plate.
5.2 Connect the beams with 2x3" and 2x5" wood screws.
5.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.

1'-4 1/4" 1'-4 1/4" 1'-4 1/4" 1'-4 1/4"
4'-7 1/2"
Assemble The Roof Frame
7.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut five rafters 4'-7 1/2" long
according to the dimensions in drawing below. Cut the recesses in each beam for
splicing connection with wall frames (nodes A, B on page15 ).
7.2 Connect the beams with a top frame with the help of 3" wood screws.
STEP 7
STEP 6
Assemble the Roof Frame
6.1 Using 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, cut five rafters 4'-7 1/2" long according to the
dimensions in drawing below. Cut the recesses in each beam for splicing connecon with wall frames.
6.2 Connect the beams with a top frame with the help of 3" wood screws.

Install the Plywood Floor
10.1 Prepare the 5/8" plywood for the floor sheathing according to the drawing.
You will need one 4' x 6' sheet.
10.2 Cut the recesses for connection with wall frames.
10.3 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws.
STEP 10
STEP 7
Install the Plywood Floor
7.1 Prepare the 5/8" plywood for the floor sheathing according to the drawing.
You will need one 4' x 6' sheet.
7.2 Cut the recesses for connection with wall frames.
7.3 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws.

Window Installation for the Front Wall
17.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, assemble the outer frame for the window as
shown in the drawing below. You will need two boards cut to 2'-7" that will be the vertical
girts and two boards cut to 2'-10" that will be the horizontal girts (see page 29).
17.2 Use 3/4 “ x 2 1/4 “ pressure-treated material to make the inner frame supports and secure with 3”
wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 2'-7" and mill a recess for interconnection (see page 29).
17.3 Prepare and install glass into inner frame groove and fasten it by window beading from four sides.
Use 1/2" galvanized nails.
STEP 17
STEP 8
Window Installation for the Front Wall
8.1 Using 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" pressure-treated lumber, assemble the outer frame for the window as shown in
the drawing below. You will need two boards cut to 2'-7" that will be the vercal girts and two boards cut
to 2'-10" that will be the horizontal girts.
8.2 Use 3/4" x 2 1/4" pressure-treated material to make the inner frame supports and secure with 3"
wwood screws. You will need two boards cut to 2'-7" and mill a recess for interconnection.
8.3 Prepare and install glass into inner frame groove and fasten it by window beading from four sides.
Use 1/2" galvanized nails.

L( 1 : 8 )
L
1'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
Assemble and Install Left Wall Door
19.1 Build the door frame for the coop using 3/4" x 2 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber and secure with 4”
wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 1'-3 3/4" that will be the vertical girts, two boards cut to
9 1/4" that will be the horizontal girts.
19.2 Use 1 1/2 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated lumber for the door trim and fasten with 2” wood screws.
You will need two boards cut to 1'-2 1/4" and two boards cut to 1'-3/4".
19.3 Using 1/4 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut and install a starter course 11 1/4" long using
Node D on page 20 as a reference.
19.4 For the exterior siding on the door, use 1/2 “ x 6” wood siding boards and the illustration below as
a reference.
19.5 Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails.
19.6 Install two 2" door hinges using 6x1" wood screws. Finish the doors installation by attaching 4"
surface bolt (see node L).
STEP 19
STEP 9
Assemble and Install Left Wall Door
9.1 Build the door frame for the coop using 3/4" x 2 1/2" pressure-treated lumber and secure with 4"
wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 1'-3 3/4" that will be the vercal girts, two boards
cut to 9 1/4" that will be the horizontal girts.
9.2 Use 1 1/2" x 3/4" pressure-treated lumber for the door trim and fasten with 2" wood screws.
You will need two boards cut to 1'-2 1/4" and two boards cut to 1'-3/4".
9.3 Using 1/4" x 3/4" pressure-treated lumber, cut and install a starter course 11 1/4" long.
9.4 For the exterior siding on the door, use 1/2" x 6" wood siding boards and the illustration below as a
reference.
9.5 Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails.
9.6 Install two 2" door hinges using 6x1" wood screws. Finish the doors installation by attaching 4"
surface bolt (see node L).

4'-11 1/2"
6'-8"
Roof Sheathing Installation
20.1 You will need 35 Sq Ft of asphalt shingle roofing.
20.2 Add the metal drip edge to the fascias
20.3 Cover the plywood with building paper.
20.4 Install asphalt shingle roofing using an industrial stapler
STEP 20
STEP 10
Roof Sheathing Installation
10.1 You will need 35 Sq Ft of asphalt shingle roofing.
10.2 Add the metal drip edge to the fascias.
10.3 Cover the plywood with building paper.
10.4 Install asphalt shingle roofing using an industrial stapler.

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Coop's Roost Assembly
21.1 Using 3/4“ x 1 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, make the roost frame using the illustration
below as a guide and secure with 3” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 1'-10 1/2".
Cut the recesses in each beam for splicing connection.
21.2 For the stairs, you will need 3/4 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated material. You will need four
boards cut to 3'-5". Using the illustration as a reference, secure the stairs with 2” wood screws.
STEP 21
STEP 11
Coop's Roost Assembly
11.1 Using 3/4" x 1 1/2" pressure-treated material, make the roost frame using the illustration below as
a guide and secure with 3" wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 1'-10 1/2". Cut the recesses in
each beam for splicing connecon.
11.2 For the stairs, you will need 3/4" x 3/4" pressure-treated material. You will need four boards
cut to 3'-5". Using the illustraon as a reference, secure the stairs with 2" wood screws.

Nesting Box Assembly
22.1 Prepare the 5/8 plywood for horizontal and vertical walls and assembly them with 2" wood
screws. You will need eight 1' x 1' sheets, one 1'-1 1/2" x 1' sheet and two 5'-5" x 1' sheets.
22.2 Use 3/4" x 3/4" pressure-treated lamber and 1” wood screws for securing the bottom ends of
vertical walls.
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STEP 22
STEP 12
Nesting Box Assembly
12.1 Prepare the 5/8" plywood for horizontal and vertical walls and assembly them with 2" wood screws.
You will need eight 1' x 1' sheets, one 1'-1 1/2" x 1' sheet and two 5'-5" x 1' sheets.
12.2 Use 3/4" x 3/4" pressure-treated lamber and 1" wood screws for securing the bottom ends
of vercal walls.

STEP 13
Final Touches
Now that your chicken coop is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using your favorite
paint, stain, or preservave.

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