YellaWood Chicken Coop User manual

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Chicken Coop
PROJECT PLAN
spacing is designed to prevent even small-
breed chickens from sliding. There is a
slide-out tray for chicken droppings for
easy cleanup. Additional hooks can be
mounted inside to hang food and water,
and outside to store brooms and scoops.
The roof is hinged for easy access to lay
fresh hay and check on eggs, and its
overlapped design protects chickens from
rain.
$$$
Start your own local farm with this
plan.
Building a Chicken Coop is an ambitious
project, but one that is incredibly
rewarding. This coop is a deluxe home
for chickens with a footprint that's perfect
for small and urban backyards.
Its architecture is modern and elemental
and includes many features that keep
chickens happy. The front opening
oers ample pecking and walking room,
and the enclosed area provides shelter
for roosting and laying. The ramp step
BUILD TIME
D IFFI CU LT Y
COST
$$
10
HRS

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Because wood stock can vary, dry-fit sub-
assemblies as needed to ensure dependent
parts align. Make any adjustments needed to
part dimensions before final assembly.
The Cut List is based on the following actual
dimensions for KDAT board stock:
Read instructions to familiarize yourself
with the entire process before beginning.
Always double-check measurements
before making cuts −Great Southern Wood
is not responsible for incorrect cuts.
Select and use the best faces of boards
on the outside of assemblies.
Pre-drill holes before attaching screws. Set
18
" drill bit inside combination countersink bit
to appropriate depth for each screw length
called for.
Wood glue is optional. If you choose to use
it, apply to surfaces before attaching parts,
and be sure to wipe up excess with a damp
cloth.
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1x2
1x4
1x6
1x8
54x6
2x2
2x4
2x6
2x10
4x4
34
" x1 12"
34
" x3 12"
34
" x5 12"
34
" x7 14"
78"x5 14"
112"x1 12"
138"x3 14"
138"x5 14"
112"x9 18"
3 14"x3 14"

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TOP
SIDE FRONT
Roosting & Nesting Area Parameter Details:
• Roosts should be at least 2" wide and preferably 4".
Chickens don’t wrap their feet around a perch like wild
birds do, and they actually prefer to sleep flat-footed. This
has an added benefit of keeping their feet protected from
frostbite in the winter.
• Roosts can be as low as a foot off the ground or as high as
a foot or so from the ceiling.
• Roosts need to be higher than the nesting boxes or the
chickens will be tempted to roost in or on the nesting
boxes, looking for the highest perch available. Allow for a
length of at least 8" for the roosting rod.
OVERALL SIZE
60"
94"
41"
Note: Diagrams not to scale.

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SEQUENCE OF
BUILD
3: HOUSING, TRAY & ROOSTING BAR
5: FINISHING & PROTECTION
2: BACK FRAME & NESTING BOXES
4: ROOFING & RAMP
BUILD TIME
3 5 2 10
++=
CUTTING AS SEM B LY FINISHING TOTAL
HRS HRS HRS HRS
1: FRONT FRAME & DOOR
OVERVIEW OF STEPS

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15x
2x
2x2x12' YellaWood®brand pressure treated pine
1x2x8' YellaWood®brand pressure treated pine
12" washer-head metal screws + appropriate bit
1 14" gray and 1 14" wood screws + appropriate bit
1 58" wood screws + appropriate bit
2 12" wood screws + appropriate bit
Preferred wood finish
Work gloves
Dust mask
Safety glasses
Ear protection
½LB BOX
OTHER
HARDWARE
WOOD FINISHING
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS
Notes:
Consider using YellaWood®brand KDAT and higher grade
products to achieve more professional results.
Choose boards with minimal irregularity to get the most out
of the stock. The cut list following shows maximum parts per
board. If unsure about board quality, purchase 1 extra piece of
each board type.
If you'd like to construct the HACK version of this plan, skip
ahead and add this material list to your purchase list.
5x
1x
2x
1x
2x
2x
1x
2x
2x
1x
1x
2x
1x
2x
1pk
2x
3x
1x
2x4x12' YellaWood®brand pressure treated pine
54x6x8' YellaWood®brand pressure treated pine
1x4x8' YellaWood®brand pressure treated pine
15 32"x4'x8' plywood
19 32"x4'x8' T1-11 8" OC siding
26" x 8' PVC roof panel in white
4" galvanized handle
18-gauge ½" staples
3" galvanized barrel lock
3" galvanized hinges
5 34" galvanized handle
4" galvanized hinges
14" x 10' aluminum flashing roll
24" x 50' hardware cloth roll with ½" squares
1 ½" x 1 ½"x 10' galvanized steel roof
edge flashing
Construction cement tube
¼" galvanized carriage bolts
¼" galvanized washers and nuts
WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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Pneumatic stapler +
air compressor
(or staple gun)
14" Drill bit
TOOLS
Miter saw
(or chop saw)
Table saw Drill / driver
Measuring
tape
Clamps
(two at least
5' long)
Radial sander
(or sanding block)
Pencil
Wire snips
Waterproof
wood glue
(optional)
Damp cloth
(optional)
Combination
countersink bit
(with 3" long 18" bit)
Caulk gunCarpenter
square
Adjustable
wrench
Jigsaw
Permanent
marker
Heavy-duty
scissors
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Level

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PREP:
CROSS-CUT ALL PARTS
2x4x12' STOCK
5 BOARDS
2x2x12' STOCK
15 BOARDS
PART
PART
#
#
CROSS-CUT TO
CROSS-CUT TO
A
C*
B*
E
D*
G*
F
I*
H*
J*
P*
K
Q*
L
JJ
M*
N*
O*
R*
S
T*
U*
V
W
X
AA
KK
LL
OO
3x
2x
2x
2x
2x
2x
3x
2x
4x
2x
2x
8x
2x
2x
1x
1x
1x
1x
2x
4x
2x
2x
9x
2x
3x
4x
2x
1x
1x
30 58"
41 12"
84 18"
36 12"
21 38"
32"
33 12"
58"
11 38"
37"
16 34"
36 12"
19 38"
23 34"
39 12"
36 18"
32"
24 38"
50 78"
33"
23 18"
45 38"
33 12"
19 38"
45"
14 34"
38"
29 12"
11"
Proceed to cut all parts listed below unless noted otherwise. Be sure to label all parts so
you know which ones to use for the Assembly Steps that follow.
* Requires detail cuts. See following page diagrams.
C*
J* J*
G*G*
I*I*
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
M*
R* R*
N* O* S
S
S S
U* U* V
V V V V
V
W W
AA
LL OO
AA AA AA KK
KK
X
X
X
V V V
T*T*
L
L
C* E
E
A A A
B*
B*
D*
D* F
CROSS-CUT DIAGRAMS
Note: Diagrams not to scale.
F
F
H*
H* H* H* Q*
Q* JJ
P* P*

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PREP:
CROSS-CUT ALL PARTS
1x4x8' STOCK
2 BOARDS
1x2x8' STOCK
2 BOARDS
54x6x8' STOCK
1 BOARD
PART
PART
PART
#
#
#
CROSS-CUT TO
CROSS-CUT TO
CROSS-CUT TO
EE
MM
NN
FF
2x
9x
2x
2x
32 34"
11"
27"
36 12"
Proceed to cut all parts listed below unless noted otherwise. Be sure to label all parts so
you know which ones to use for the Assembly Steps that follow.
* Requires detail cuts. See following page diagrams.
EE EE
FF
FF
NN NN
MM MM MM MM MM MM MM
MM MM
CROSS-CUT DIAGRAMS
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PREP:
DETAIL CUT PARTS
ANGLE CUT
DETAIL CUT DIAGRAMS
B - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
D - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
H - DETAIL (FRONT) (x4)
C - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2) G - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
I - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2) J - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
M - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1) N - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1) O - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
P - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2) R - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
T - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2) U - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
Q - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
39º
39º
39º
39º 51º
10º
39º
39º
26º
26º
10º
10º
10º 10º
10º
10º
10º
10º
10º
10º
45º 45º
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HH - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
3
1
3
1
Y - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
12
30 11
16
36
36
24
41
12
BB - DETAIL (FRONT) (x2)
II - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
CC - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
Z - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
36
19 /
36 /
58
18
DD - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
21 78
78
39
33
39
17
31GG - DETAIL (FRONT) (x1)
36
4
5
5
CIRCULAR SAW
PREP:
DETAIL CUT
PLY WOOD
DETAIL CUT DIAGRAMS
JIGSAW
Note: Diagrams not to scale.
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LAYOUT DIMENSIONS
ROOSTING BAR
PLACEMENT
TRAY FRAME LAYOUT
FOUR PARTS (K)
The above diagrams show where the same parts are located and their orientation.
Assembly may call for the same parts at different times.
FOUR PARTS (S) SIX PARTS (V)
SIDE VIEW OF TRAY AREA
12"
2x2 frame
9 ¼"
DIAGRAMS

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SECTION 1:
FRONT FRAME & DOOR
FRONT FRAME
& DOOR
Measuring
tape
TOOLS SUPPLIES
Drill / driver Pencil Clamps
(at least 5' long)
Combination
countersink bit
Carpenter
square
B
D
H
F
C
J
G
E
I
K
A
2x
2x
4x
3x
2x
2x
2x
2x
2x
2x
2 12" screws
1 58" screws
1x 4" galvanized handle
1x 3" barrel lock
2x 3" hinges
L
O
M
N
2x
A
PARTS O
-
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FRONT FRAME
& DOOR
SECTION 1:
FRONT FRAME & DOOR
1
4
7
3
6
9
2
5
8
Begin by placing a Part (A) in between two
Parts (B). It measures 55 ½" from the 90°
angle edge of Part (B). Secure (A) to (B) with
two 2 12" screws per joint.
Form a 90° rectangle with two Parts (E) and
three Parts (F). There is a 6" gap between the
bottom Part (F) and the middle one. Use two
2 12" screws per joint.
Add Parts (H) at the four corners using two
1 58" screws per joint.
Top off Parts (C) and (G) with Part (I) so that
their edges are flush. Use 2 ½" screws to
secure this end and the other end.
Add Parts (J) so they are 27" from Parts (G)
and toe-screw into place.
Next, orient a Part (C) so that its flat side is
down and the tallest point is facing the angled
parts of (B). Attach it at the intersection of
(A) and (B), toe-screwing with a 1 58"screw.
Repeat on the other side.
Place this assembly in between Parts (B) at
the 90° edge. Secure to Part (B) using
2 12" screws.
Add braces −Parts (D) −to solidify Part (C).
Secure with 2 12" screws at an angle at both
ends of (D).
Add Part (G) on top of Part (B) that is flush
with the front of the assembly you just
installed. Attach with 2 12" screws, avoiding
any existing screws. Repeat on the other side.
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FRONT FRAME
& DOOR
SECTION 1:
FRONT FRAME & DOOR
10
13
16
12
15
11
14
17
Secure the top of Part (I) to Part (J) with 2 ½"
screws.
Attach a handle to the short side of the door,
Part (N). It is placed 4 ½" above the middle
Part (L).
Add a barrel lock at the intersection of Part (L)
and (G) as shown.
Test that the lock functions easily.
Add two horizontal supports, Parts (K), in
between Parts (I). Space them 14" from either
end. Use two 2 ½" screws per joint.
Secure the hinged door frame to the frame
with the provided hardware. Use a 18" spacer
at the bottom of the door to maintain a gap all
around the door.
To build the door, assemble Parts (L) - (O)
as shown. Ensure the 90° angles are square
and that all edges are flush. Parts (L) and (O)
are inside of Parts (M) and (N). Secure two 3"
hinges to Part (M), about 5" from its edges.
Test that the door opens and closes smoothly
before attaching all of the hinge screws.
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SECTION 2:
BACK FRAME & NESTING BOXES
Measuring
tape
TOOLS SUPPLIES
A S S E M B LY
BACK FRAME &
NESTING BOXES
1 58" screws
2 12" screws
Drill / driver Pencil Clamps
Combination
countersink bit
PA
2 MORE PARTS & PARTS BB
-
X
R
P
A
U
V
Y
K
T
K
Q
2x
2x
2x
2x
2x
4x
3x
2x
2x
Carpenter
square
Level
S
4x
V
Z
W
AA
BB
2x (6x total)
1x
2x
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BACK FRAME &
NESTING BOXES
SECTION 2:
BACK FRAME & NESTING BOXES
A S S E M B LY
18
21
20
19
22 23
Add a Part (P) to the angled edge of Parts
(B) using a 2 ½" screw at an angle. Repeat
on opposite side.
Finish attaching Part (R) on one side and
then repeat on the other.
At the other end of (S), add Part (T) so its
angled face is toward you.
Note: Part (T) should be about 14" shy of Part (S),
creating a small ledge that will help hold up the
back wall when securing in a later step.
Add another Part (A) with its wide face down
and attach Parts (B) to it on both ends using
2 ½" screws.
Now you can place a Part (S) on top of Parts
(P) and, using a level on top of (S), mark
where it is parallel with the ground onto Part
(R).
Place a Part (U) on top of (R) and (T) so it is
oriented as shown. Secure with a 2 ½" screw
at each joint. Repeat on the other side.
Secure (S) into place using 2 ½" screws at
an angle. Repeat on the other side.
Add a second Part (S) 2 ½" above the
existing one. Attach with a 2 ½" screw at an
angle.
Place Part (R) directly behind Part (C)
oriented so its angled face is toward you,
and secure with four 2 ½" screws, working
your way up.
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25

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BACK FRAME &
NESTING BOXES
SECTION 2:
BACK FRAME & NESTING BOXES TIP: REFERENCE PAGE 11 DIAGRAMS
A S S E M B LY
27
30
29
28
31 32
Secure the other end of Part (S). Repeat
steps 26 - 27 on the other side.
Assemble Parts (K), (V), and (W) on a work
surface and create a rectangle as shown.
Part (V) should be 2 ½" up from the edges of
Parts (W). Use two 2 ½" screws per joint.
Put this assembly into place as shown and
secure with a series of 2 ½" screws to Parts
(R).
Now, place two Parts (Q) 3" from Parts (P).
Secure with 2 ½" screws at an angle.
Drop this assembly into place between Parts
(T) and secure with a series of 2 ½" screws.
Add Part (K) so it is flush with the lower
Parts (S) and attach.
Assemble two Parts (X) and two Parts (V)
on a work surface to create a rectangle,
ensuring 90° angles, and secure with 2
½" screws. Then add two more Parts (V)
spaced inside the rectangle as shown.
Fill in the top frame with two more Parts (K)
as shown. The farthest one is 15 34" away
from the back Part (V). Then add another Part
(V) on top of Part (A) flush with Parts (T) and
(W). It will provide a guide for the pull-out tray.
Place a Part (A) on top of these Parts (Q)
and secure with two 2 ½" screws per joint.
33 35
34
K
W
W
V
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BACK FRAME &
NESTING BOXES
SECTION 2:
BACK FRAME & NESTING BOXES
A S S E M B LY
36
39
38
37
40 41
Now, place plywood Part (Y) on top of the
frame as shown.
Place Parts (AA) and (BB) as shown. Divide
the back wall into thirds and evenly space
two pairs of Parts (BB). Insert two Parts (AA)
between the slots created by Parts (BB).
Secure with 1 58" screws, taking care to not
interfere with existing screws.
Secure Parts (BB) to the back wall with
1 58" screws.
Secure Parts (AA) if desired, or leave loose
for the flexibility to make a larger nesting box
in the future.
Secure the back wall −Part (Z) −as shown
using clamps as needed. Use 1 58" screws.
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SECTION 3:
HOUSING, TRAY, & ROOSTING BAR
A S S E M B LY
HOUSING,
TRAY & ROOST
Measuring
tape
TOOLS SUPPLIES
Drill / driver Pencil Clamps
Combination
countersink bit
1 58" screws
2 ½" screws
1x 5 34"galvanized handle
Construction cement
1x 14" wide metal flashing roll
CC
PARTS JJ
-
DD
II
CC
HH
JJ
Carpenter
square
2x 1x
FF GG
2x
EE
Permanent
marker
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HOUSING,
TRAY & ROOST
SECTION 3:
HOUSING, TRAY & ROOSTING BAR
A S S E M B LY
42
45 46
49
47
50
44
43
Lay Part (CC) on the left side and (DD) on
the right side of the coop and secure both
side walls. Use 1 58" screws. Flip the Coop
on its side to make securing easier.
Next, build a rectangle out of Parts (EE)
and (FF), with (GG) plywood as the base.
Secure with 1 58"screws, being careful to
not expose the screw when going into the
thin plywood.
Adhere each piece of flashing with
construction cement.
Take a 14" wide roll of roof flashing material
and cut three pieces to fit within the tray.
Use metal cutting snips and cut along the
marker line.
Lay in each piece carefully, with the first two
at either end and the third one in the middle.
Attach a handle centered to the front of the
tray using the hardware provided.
Apply pressure to entire tray surface and let
dry the specified amount of time.
Then, clamp Part (II) into place as the front
wall and secure with 1 58"screws.
48
Once the adhesive is dry, place the tray into
the right side and then put Part (HH) onto the
front of the tray so it continues the lines from
the side wall above. Use four 1 58" screws.