I never like to build anything without a plan- it’s so difficult and something always turns out wrong. BUT- is it really a scrap wood challenge if you use a plan? It’s still challenging, but building on the fly is a whole ‘nother level of challenging. It’s aggravating.
I knew from looking at a neighbor’s chicken coop about what design I wanted. So I started by creating the bottom with four four by fours cut at 30 inches long. I cut my 1x4s to 24 inches and built a frame. I then used two 1×12 shelf boards to build the nesting box. I cut the sides and the divider to 12 inches and cut one to 30 inches to form the back of the nesting box. I also added a 1×4 board frame to the bottom of the legs for stability and to add the wire later on.
I then added plywood to the bottom, top, and added a floor to the inside of the nesting box. I also created a small door for the coop.
Then, I added a 1×4 frame “chicken run” to the outside of the coop. I also added a plywood roof to the top.
And my youngest daughter decided she should try out the chicken run. 🙂 We started adding wire to the outside until we completely covered the open areas with wire.
And then we added hardware to the doors and egg hatch.
Three coats of paint and several shingles later, we ended up with the final product…which I will show you next week 🙂
Have a wonderful week!! We will see you Wednesday for school lunch ideas and on Friday for Farmhouse Friday.