Front / human door
Seam station: 36 in
The 36 in seam meets the 35–36.5 in cripple above the header. Cut away the opening after checking the chosen door unit.
Chicken coop plans / fixed walk-in
8-Chicken Walk-In Coop
Design visualizations · see the drawings for dimensions and construction details.
A dimensioned 6 × 8 ft coop with a self-supporting 6 × 8 ft covered run. Separate front entrances keep coop cleaning and run care accessible.
- Overall footprint
- 12 × 8 ft
- Enclosed coop
- 6 × 8 ft
- Covered run
- 6 × 8 ft
DIY Build Plan v1.1.0 · 29 pages. Confirm site supports, loads, anchoring and selected products before ordering.
01
At a Glance
- Flock direction
- 6–8 hens; confirm the finished space and management routine for the flock
- Enclosed coop
- 6 × 8 ft outside; front service lane and removable rear roosts
- Covered run
- 6 × 8 ft, separately supported; 2:12 roof falls away from the coop
- Access
- Front coop door, separate front run gate, shared-wall chicken door
- What you receive
- 29-page DIY Build Plan with drawings, schedules and stages
- Review status
- Internal model and document checks; no documented field-build review yet
Trade-off to understand
The fixed coop and run occupy a combined 12 × 8 ft rectangle. Allow additional space for roof projections, both entrances, cleaning and runoff. Roof cover does not settle drainage, ventilation or predator protection.
One footprint, two approaches
Make room for the daily round.
The coop door and run gate serve different tasks. Leave a usable approach for bedding, tools and supplies, then check roof projections and the ground beyond the structure.
Check the footprint in your yard →02
DIY Build Plan
Dimensioned DIY baseline · v1.1.0
See the parts. Follow the sequence. Check each stage.
Read the drawings before ordering, price the actual purchase units, and carry the stage checks out to the project. Field-fit blanks and product-dependent quantities are identified.
29-page DIY build planDownload Build PlanOpen the part you need
Before you order
Dimensioned DIY baseline. Confirm site supports, anchoring, structural loads and selected products before ordering or cutting. Internal geometry and document checks are not site-specific structural approval.
What changed in v1.1.0?
- Corrected human-door jack positions and header-cripple length.
- Gate leaf now includes explicit hardware gaps within its framed opening.
- Nest panel widths now account for four half-inch side/divider panels.
- 65 in lift-out roosts fit between side-wall faces. The former full-depth 36 in aisle claim is withdrawn; a front service lane is shown and must be rehearsed.
- Added run supports, roost stock, gate-jamb blanks and run-rafter connectors; unmeasured envelope and fastener quotes remain open.
- All stage instructions, diagrams and downloadable tables now use this revision.
- Run posts remain full-length blanks until actual base/bearing levels are confirmed; pop-opening blocking now fits the measured stud bay.
Reconcile these changes if you started from v1.0. Keep drawing and part IDs with any field amendments.
Drawings you can inspect before downloading
Open a drawing at full size to read dimensions. Every view below belongs to v1.1.0; the complete PDF carries the same drawings.
Work through all ten stages
Expand a stage for the work, its drawing and part references, and the check before continuing. Print the separate stage sheet to record unfinished items.
Download stage checks · 2 pages →S01 · Approve the site baseline
Drawings: A01 B01 B05 · PDF page 18
- Mark the outside 12×8 ft rectangle, then mark the two front entrances and roof runoff edges.
- Record ground levels at coop and run support positions; distinguish the finished run grade from the coop floor datum.
- Resolve support design, local loads, utilities and chosen products before converting the layout into an order.
Check before continuing: Stop until foundation depth/size, utilities, setbacks and load assumptions are locally resolved.
Report a question about S01 →Parts: Site decisions · Connections: Selected-product / local details
S02 · Set supports and skids
Drawings: B01 · PDF page 19
- Transfer the reviewed support locations to the site and check both diagonals of the COOP FLOOR outline, not the spacing of the skids.
- Set the two skids level and parallel on the locally specified supports. The drawing gives a baseline location; the support reviewer must confirm bearing and anchors.
- Adjust for actual base levels and install the specified anchors before placing the floor.
Check before continuing: The COOP FLOOR outline measures 72×96 in with two 120 in diagonals; do not apply that diagonal to the inset skids.
Report a question about S02 →S03 · Build and sheath the floor
Drawings: B01 · PDF page 20
- Lay out the two 96 in rims and seven 69 in end/interior members. Use the illustrated member faces and centres, not seven identical end offsets.
- Square the 72×96 outside frame to two 120 in diagonals and connect the floor to the skids.
- Dry-fit two 48×72 panels with the seam at 48 in. Check strength direction, panel gap and fastening with the panel supplier; support all edges before fastening.
Check before continuing: Every panel edge is supported; floor remains square and flat.
Report a question about S03 →S04 · Frame the four coop walls
Drawings: B02 B03 · PDF page 21
Mark wall-sheet seams and reconcile M11 →
Check the corner overlap and gable joint →
- Assemble the two 72 in end frames and two 89 in side frames on a flat surface. Label front, rear, left and shared-right.
- Measure the selected door first. For the baseline opening, place jack faces at 19 and 53 in; use 37 in header plies and a fitted 1/2 in spacer.
- Keep the 12×12 pop opening between the indicated studs. Choose high-vent positions without cutting structural studs; any wider opening needs a reviewed frame.
Check before continuing: Openings match the selected door and drawing before walls are raised.
Report a question about S04 →Parts: WL-01 WL-02 WL-03 DR-01 DR-02 DR-03 PD-01 PD-02 · Connections: C03 C05
S05 · Raise, plumb and tie walls
Drawings: B02 B03 · PDF page 22
Check the corner overlap and gable joint →
- Raise the front and rear end walls with adequate help and temporary bracing.
- Fit the 89 in side frames between the end walls, check plumb and square, then fasten the corners and bottom plates to their supports.
- Lap the second top plates as illustrated. Keep temporary bracing until the permanent bracing/sheathing design is complete.
Check before continuing: Both wall diagonals match; all faces are plumb; temporary braces remain.
Report a question about S05 →S06 · Frame and dry-in the coop roof
Drawings: B04 · PDF page 23
- Fit one rafter template to the actual 5:12 roof geometry, ridge and bearing seat; 48 in is a blank, not a finished saw setting.
- After template confirmation, fit all seven pairs, seven ties and fourteen listed bearing connectors with their specified fasteners.
- Support all roof-panel edges including the 12 in infill seams. Fit sheathing, flashing and roofing to the chosen manufacturer instructions.
Check before continuing: All 14 uplift ties are installed and roof sheathing edges are supported.
Report a question about S06 →S07 · Frame the self-supporting run
Drawings: B05 B06 · PDF page 24
- Set six independent run supports. Transfer the high/low beam datums from one level reference; post cuts must account for actual base standoffs.
- Install both beams, seven field-fit rafters and their fourteen bearing connections, then purlins and the reviewed bracing.
- Frame the front gate opening with field-fit jambs. Split the lower front mesh rail around the entrance; the roof is not supported by the coop wall.
Check before continuing: Run stands independently; roof falls away from the coop; 30×72 in gate clearance remains.
Report a question about S07 →Parts: RN-01 RN-02 RN-03 RN-04 RN-05 RN-06 RN-07 · Connections: C08 C09
S08 · Close walls, roof and openings
Drawings: B05 B06 · PDF page 25
Mark wall-sheet seams and reconcile M11 →
Check the corner overlap and gable joint →
- Fit the gate rails between the stiles and square the leaf. Test the nominal hardware gaps before fitting the diagonal and hanging the gate.
- Complete siding, weather layers, flashing and run roofing. Coordinate product edges with protected ventilation.
- Secure mesh and cover exposed edges; inspect the full ground/door/corner transitions. Measure the actual enclosure before buying rolls or battens.
Check before continuing: No sharp edges or gaps over 1/2 in; water drains away; every latch works from the service side.
Report a question about S08 →S09 · Install interior fittings
Drawings: B07 · PDF page 26
- Dry-fit the three-bay nest module: 38 in outside width with four 1/2 in sides/dividers leaves three 12 in bays.
- Rehearse the front service lane with your real container before mounting the nest and lift-out roost supports.
- Fit two 65 in roosts between the wall faces; confirm their suitability for the flock. Lift them out to reach the rear floor during cleaning.
Check before continuing: The front service lane and door are usable with your tools; rear-floor cleaning requires removing the roosts.
Report a question about S09 →Parts: IN-01 IN-02 IN-03 · Connections: Selected-product / local details
S10 · Commission before birds enter
Drawings: Q01 · PDF page 27
- Walk both service routes with the equipment you will use. Check all doors from the service side and remove sharp edges and debris.
- Check exterior runoff without soaking interior wood or bedding. Observe ventilation and weather exposure under actual conditions.
- Record site decisions, products, unfinished items and changes against this version. Resolve open construction issues before use.
Check before continuing: Record the final local decisions and close every issue on the final checklist.
Report a question about S10 →Parts: Site decisions · Connections: Selected-product / local details
Before ordering M11 / Wall sheathing
Where each wall sheet goes.
Start with the framing, place the seams, then account for every sheet. This study gives you a specific layout to reconcile with your actual walls and chosen panel.
Wall study · 6-page PDF ↓Sheet allocation · CSV ↓Study v1.0.1 · for Build Plan v1.1.0
A worked takeoff, with the remaining decisions visible.
10 sheets are assigned to the four gross rectangular wall faces below. Two retained strips can geometrically contain the gables. Corner coverage, product gaps, gable support and spares still need reconciling. This is not a final ten-sheet order. The original M11 allowance remains 16 sheets until that work is recorded.
See the worked 1/2 in corner-cap case below → It accounts for panel thickness and joint gaps, with revised end-wall widths and a supported horizontal gable joint.
01 / On the wall
Measure from the same starting edge.
End-wall coordinates start at the left framing edge. Side-wall coordinates start at the front of the whole coop. All spans are in inches, at the framing plane, before perimeter changes and product joint gaps.
Rear wall
Seam station: 48 in
The 48 in seam meets the 47.25–48.75 in rear stud.
Left side
Seam stations: 35.5 / 67.5 in
Side framing starts 3.5 in from the front. Its local 32 and 64 in stud centers become 35.5 and 67.5 in on the outside face; a seam at 48 in misses framing.
Shared right / bird door
Seam stations: 35.5 / 67.5 in
Side framing starts 3.5 in from the front. Its local 32 and 64 in stud centers become 35.5 and 67.5 in on the outside face; a seam at 48 in misses framing.
End-wall seam mapFront / rear and side walls use different seam stations
Side-wall seam mapFront / rear and side walls use different seam stations
02 / In the sheet stack
Label the piece and its offcut together.
Each S-number is one nominal 48 × 96 in sheet. F, B, L and R identify its wall piece; O identifies the retained strip. The 0.125 in rip kerf is already deducted from strip widths. It is a saw-cut assumption, separate from the panel installation gap.
See the ten-sheet allocationIncludes candidate gable blanks GF / GR in O07 / O10
Read the sheet and offcut dimensions · 10 sheets
| Sheet / piece | Wall / start X | Span W × H | Retained strip |
|---|---|---|---|
| S01 / F1 | Front / human door 0 in from zero | 36 × 96 in | O01: 11.875 × 96 in |
| S02 / F2 | Front / human door 36 in from zero | 36 × 96 in | O02: 11.875 × 96 in |
| S03 / B1 | Rear wall 0 in from zero | 48 × 96 in | None · full sheet width |
| S04 / B2 | Rear wall 48 in from zero | 24 × 96 in | O04: 23.875 × 96 in |
| S05 / L1 | Left side 0 in from zero | 35.5 × 96 in | O05: 12.375 × 96 in |
| S06 / L2 | Left side 35.5 in from zero | 32 × 96 in | O06: 15.875 × 96 in |
| S07 / L3 | Left side 67.5 in from zero | 28.5 × 96 in | O07: 19.375 × 96 in |
| S08 / R1 | Shared right / bird door 0 in from zero | 35.5 × 96 in | O08: 12.375 × 96 in |
| S09 / R2 | Shared right / bird door 35.5 in from zero | 32 × 96 in | O09: 15.875 × 96 in |
| S10 / R3 | Shared right / bird door 67.5 in from zero | 28.5 × 96 in | O10: 19.375 × 96 in |
03 / Before you change M11
Turn the layout into a reconciled quantity.
Measure the finished perimeter
This map covers the 72 × 96 in end frames and 96 × 96 in side faces at the framing plane. Choose which sheathing layer overlaps at each corner; add any thickness, bottom extension or trim allowance to the affected panels. No corner lap is silently included.
Choose the actual panel
Check wall rating, orientation, thickness and usable sheet size. Apply the manufacturer’s edge/end gaps to the joint positions. The example 1/8 in saw kerf is a stock-accounting assumption, not the installation gap.
Resolve openings and all edges
Mark the selected door and vents against the frame before cutting. Check top/bottom plates, corners, door perimeter and gable edges as well as the illustrated vertical seams. This study does not add a new fastening or wall-bracing design.
Confirm gable reuse and spares
O07 and O10 each have a nominal 19.375 × 96 in strip that can geometrically contain a rotated 72 × 15 in gable blank. Product orientation, edge support and the actual template still control reuse. Add replacement sheets or damage allowance to your reconciled quantity; ten is not a purchase instruction.
Mark the frame before covering it
Square the walls and mark the seam stations shown for each face. On the side walls use the front of the whole coop as zero, then account for the 3.5 in corner offset. Photograph or record the actual supporting timber before it is hidden.
Read build stage S04 →Label each sheet and keep the offcuts
Transfer the measured, product-adjusted panel outline onto its assigned S-number. Label F/B/L/R pieces and O-number offcuts before cutting. Keep openings out of the savings calculation until their cutouts are measured and undamaged.
Read build stage S08 →Dry-fit one face, then close the quantity
Verify perimeter coverage and joint spacing on the first face, then record changes on the other faces. Fit the gable template to retained strips only after the material orientation and edge support are resolved.
Read build stage S08 →Carry a reconciled M11 quantity into the quote
Record the chosen product, actual panel sizes, changed panel count, gable reuse/replacement and spare-sheet allowance in the quote notes. Change M11 only after that reconciliation. Keep M12 roof panels and M14 siding/WRB separate.
Read build stage S08 →
Keep the quantity and its reason together.
Record the product, perimeter changes, gable reuse and spare allowance in your quote notes. M12 roof panels and M14 siding / WRB remain separate.
Drawing basis and panel guidance
Seam stations are derived from the fixed v1.1.0 wall-frame coordinates. APA explains general panel spacing and wall-construction principles; it does not approve this custom study or specify its unresolved connections.
Wall corners + gables / A dimensioned fit case
Make the edges meet before you cut.
A panel layout changes when you account for its thickness. These three details carry one declared corner arrangement through the wall widths, horizontal joint and retained gable blanks.
Junction details · 6-page PDF ↓J-case panel schedule · CSV ↓Junction case v1.0.0 · Build Plan v1.1.0
Use this case only when its assumptions match your build.
Measured 1/2 in panels; actual 48 × 96 in stock; 1/8 in panel gaps; separate 1/8 in saw kerf; end panels cap the side edges; no extension below the wall datum. J-prefixed pieces are a separate case. Do not mix them with the nominal F / B / L / R dimensions above. Confirm the product and framing before adopting the cuts.
01 · Define the corner overlap
In this case, front and rear panels cover the side-panel edges. A measured 1/2 in thickness makes the end-face cover 73 in wide. Side panels stop 1/8 in short of each end framing face. The drawing shows the actual corner studs and the empty cavity, so an overlap is not mistaken for timber backing.
Open the corner sectionDimensioned drawing · expand to inspect at full size
02 · Give the rear seam a sheet that fits
With the corner caps included, the old rear seam at 48 in needs a 48 7/16 in piece. It cannot come from a 48 in sheet. Moving the joint to 32 in uses an existing rear stud and produces 32 7/16 and 40 7/16 in pieces. The front joint stays at 36 in.
Open the end-wall dimensionsDimensioned drawing · expand to inspect at full size
03 · Support the horizontal gable joint
Put the joint at 94 1/2 in above the wall datum, within the existing double top plate. End-wall panels finish at 94 7/16 in; the gable starts at 94 9/16 in. This places both horizontal edges over timber. The actual roof template and the remaining gable supports still need resolving.
Open the gable joint enlargementDimensioned drawing · expand to inspect at full size
Keep each revised piece with its own sheet ID.
Rip to width first so each retained strip stays 96 in long, then crosscut the four end-wall pieces. JS identifies the sheet; J identifies the panel; JO identifies its retained strip. Opening cutouts, horizontal offcuts and spare sheets receive no quantity credit.
Read the J-case dimensions · 10 sheets
| Piece / sheet | Face / start → end | Width × height | Retained strip × 96 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-F1 / JS01 | Front −1/2 → 35 15/16 | 36 7/16 × 94 7/16 in | JO01: 11 7/16 × 96 in |
| J-F2 / JS02 | Front 36 1/16 → 72 1/2 | 36 7/16 × 94 7/16 in | JO02: 11 7/16 × 96 in |
| J-B1 / JS03 | Rear −1/2 → 31 15/16 | 32 7/16 × 94 7/16 in | JO03: 15 7/16 × 96 in |
| J-B2 / JS04 | Rear 32 1/16 → 72 1/2 | 40 7/16 × 94 7/16 in | JO04: 7 7/16 × 96 in |
| J-L1 / JS05 | Left 1/8 → 35 7/16 | 35 5/16 × 96 in | JO05: 12 9/16 × 96 in |
| J-L2 / JS06 | Left 35 9/16 → 67 7/16 | 31 7/8 × 96 in | JO06: 16 × 96 in |
| J-L3 / JS07 | Left 67 9/16 → 95 7/8 | 28 5/16 × 96 in | JO07: 19 9/16 × 96 in |
| J-R1 / JS08 | Shared right 1/8 → 35 7/16 | 35 5/16 × 96 in | JO08: 12 9/16 × 96 in |
| J-R2 / JS09 | Shared right 35 9/16 → 67 7/16 | 31 7/8 × 96 in | JO09: 16 × 96 in |
| J-R3 / JS10 | Shared right 67 9/16 → 95 7/8 | 28 5/16 × 96 in | JO10: 19 9/16 × 96 in |
Check the actual framing and product.
Confirm corner thickness, outside frame dimensions and the timber behind each joint. If any assumption changes, revise all affected panels together.
Return to wall framing · S04 →Fit the gable to the actual roof.
The 111 in ridge and 5:12 outline are reference geometry. Establish the roof template and remaining support before accepting the gable blank.
Return to roof framing · S05 →Dry-fit the corner, then reconcile M11.
Check the corner overlap and the two edges of every seam before batch cutting. Add any replacement gable stock and spares to the purchase quantity. Weather layers and corner trim stay in M14.
Return to enclosure · S08 →
Ten assigned sheets still do not settle the order.
The original M11 allowance remains 16 sheets. Save this case version and the actual product in your quote notes; the schedule does not change your saved quantities.
Basis and remaining design decisions
Derived from the fixed Walk-In v1.1.0 frame coordinates. The overlap and relocated joint are an editorial geometric application. This detail does not settle structural connections, bracing, fastening or the weatherproof finish.
APA supports the general panel-spacing principle; it does not approve this case. Follow the selected panel manufacturer’s instructions.
Find your part, drawing and next step
These 28 entries link the fixed v1.1.0 cut schedule to the relevant views and work stages. A drawing reference locates the assembly; it does not mean every site-specific connection has been designed.
Download the reading companion · 6-page PDF ↓SK-01 · foundation
2 × 96 in · 4×6 PT
Full-length skids
Report a question about SK-01 →FL-01 · floor
2 × 96 in · 2×6
Side rims
Report a question about FL-01 →FL-02 · floor
7 × 69 in · 2×6
End and interior joists
Report a question about FL-02 →WL-01 · walls
30 × 91.5 in · 2×4
Full studs, kings and corner/backing studs
Report a question about WL-01 →WL-02 · walls
6 × 72 in · 2×4
Front/rear bottom and top plates
Report a question about WL-02 →WL-03 · walls
4 × 89 in · 2×4
Side bottom and first top plates between end walls
Report a question about WL-03 →WL-04 · walls
2 × 96 in · 2×4
Side second top plates; lap corners
Report a question about WL-04 →DR-01 · human door
2 × 81 in · 2×4
Jack studs for 82.5 in rough height
Report a question about DR-01 →DR-02 · human door
2 × 37 in · 2×6
Double header; verify selected door
Report a question about DR-02 →DR-03 · human door
3 × 5 in · 2×4
Header cripples: 93 in underside of first top plate minus 88 in header top
Report a question about DR-03 →PD-01 · pop door
3 × 14.5 in · 2×4
Header/sill blocks fit the 14.5 in space between stud faces; fit side packers for a 12 in opening
Report a question about PD-01 →RF-01 · coop roof
14 × 48 in · 2×4
Rafter blanks; cut one verified 5:12 template first
Report a question about RF-01 →RF-02 · coop roof
1 × 108 in · 2×6
Ridge board
Report a question about RF-02 →RF-03 · coop roof
7 × 69 in · 2×4
Rafter ties
Report a question about RF-03 →RN-01 · run
3 × 96 in · 4×4 PT
High-row post BLANK; field-cut after base standoff, actual bearing levels and tested 2:12 roof template are confirmed
Report a question about RN-01 →RN-02 · run
3 × 96 in · 4×4 PT
Low-row post BLANK; field-cut after base standoff, actual bearing levels and tested 2:12 roof template are confirmed
Report a question about RN-02 →RN-03 · run
2 × 96 in · 2×6
High and low run beams
Report a question about RN-03 →RN-04 · run
7 × 84 in · 2×4
2:12 run-rafter blanks
Report a question about RN-04 →RN-05 · run
6 × 96 in · 2×4
Four purlins and two outer-side mesh rails
Report a question about RN-05 →RN-06 · run
4 × 72 in · 2×4
Rear top/bottom rails; front top rail; one front-bottom blank split around gate. Field-fit without blocking entry.
Report a question about RN-06 →GT-01 · run gate
2 × 71 in · 2×4
Full-height gate stiles; 71 in leaf in a 72 in framed opening
Report a question about GT-01 →GT-02 · run gate
2 × 26.25 in · 2×4
Rails fit BETWEEN two 1.5 in stiles: 29.25 in leaf; confirm hinge/latch gaps
Report a question about GT-02 →GT-03 · run gate
1 × 84 in · 2×4
Diagonal brace blank; trim to fit after squaring
Report a question about GT-03 →IN-01 · interior
2 × 65 in · 2×2
Lift-out roosts between side-wall faces; ease edges and verify flock suitability
Report a question about IN-01 →IN-02 · interior
4 × 12 in · 2×4
Roost support cleats
Report a question about IN-02 →RN-07 · run gate opening
2 × 96 in · 2×4
Gate-jamb blanks: field-fit to selected top support and opening; confirm connectors locally
Report a question about RN-07 →IN-03 · interior
4 × 12 in · 2×4
Nest support-cleat blanks; fit to backing and selected removable mounting method
Report a question about IN-03 →PD-02 · pop door
2 × 12 in · 2×4
Side packers; rip to nominal 1.25 in width to reduce 14.5 in stud bay to 12 in clear; verify actual frame
Report a question about PD-02 →What is a counted quantity, and what still needs a decision?
Scheduled baseline quantities
Lumber stock, floor and nest sheets are stated for this fixed version. Inspect actual stock, kerf, sheet fit and the selected product before ordering.
Allowances to reconcile
M11: 16 wall sheets is provisional. M12: four roof sheets include infill, whose seams need support. Neither area division nor an available offcut proves a supported sheet layout.
Product or site quantities
Roof covering, WRB/siding, mesh, ground transitions and selected hardware need their own measured or quoted scope. Keep missing quantities and prices visible; an incomplete quote is a subtotal.
Area-only cross-check · why eight sheets is not a layout
Use the detailed seam map and sheet allocation above →
The four rectangular faces total 224 sq ft; the two gables add 7.5 sq ft, before openings and assembly allowances. Dividing 231.5 by a 32 sq ft sheet gives an area-only lower bound of 8 sheets. It does not prove an eight-sheet layout.
- Measure finished wall and gable faces, corner build-up and the actual sheets.
- Mark every seam on the wall frame. A 48 in edge does not automatically land on the current studs; resolve backing before choosing the sheet cuts.
- Place door and vent cuts, then record which offcuts remain usable. Allow for product gaps, saw cuts and damage.
- Replace the provisional M11 quantity only after recording that layout and its waste allowance. Keep supplier quotes for cladding separate from sheathing.
Roof infill seams, wall corners, run connections and roost sockets also need the actual backing, fastening and product details. The existing B drawings locate these assemblies; unresolved connection design cannot be filled in with a generic screw count.
From parts to a purchase list
Stock allocation uses at least 96 in usable length (120 in for the ridge), 1/8 in kerf between parts, no end-trim allowance and no reuse of defective timber. Verify usable stock before cutting; exact 96 in members need an untrimmed full-length board. Quantities marked “Confirm” still need a site or product decision. Blank quantities are unresolved, not zero.
Add my local unit prices →Purchase quantities · 31 line items
| ID / item | Quantity / unit | Basis and decision |
|---|---|---|
| M01 · Coop support assemblies | 6 assemblies | Confirm: Three supports under each skid; site design controls size, position and anchors |
| M02 · Run support assemblies | 6 assemblies | Confirm: One independently designed support for each run post |
| M03 · 4×6 ground-contact PT | 2 8 ft boards | SK-01; verify actual usable stock length |
| M04 · 4×4 ground-contact PT | 6 8 ft boards | RN-01 / RN-02; field-adjust for actual support-base levels |
| M05 · 2×6 No. 2 or better | 12 8 ft boards | FL-01 / FL-02 / DR-02 / RN-03; see stock allocation |
| M06 · 2×6 No. 2 or better | 1 10 ft board | RF-02 ridge; final structural suitability remains local |
| M07 · 2×4 No. 2 or better | 90 8 ft boards | Computed stock allocation plus three spare boards; selected grade still needs review |
| M08 · 2×2 roost stock | 2 8 ft boards | IN-01; choose sound stock and ease upper edges |
| M09 · 1×6 exterior fascia/trim | 4 10 ft boards | Confirm: Provisional allowance; measure actual fascia and rake runs |
| M10 · 3/4 in exterior floor plywood | 2 4×8 sheets | PN-FL: two 48×72 panels; check strength-axis direction and supported seam |
| M11 · 1/2 in exterior wall sheathing | 16 4×8 sheets | Confirm: PN-WL provisional allowance; reconcile actual faces, openings and seam support |
| M12 · 1/2 in exterior roof sheathing | 4 4×8 sheets | PN-RF: main panels and end infill; support infill seams |
| M13 · 1/2 in exterior nest plywood | 1 4×8 sheet | PN-NB and header spacer offcut; see measured panel cuts |
| M14 · WRB, siding and exterior trim | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Measure actual faces; product overlap, opening treatment and waste vary |
| M15 · Coop roofing and flashing | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Two nominal 45.5×108 in roof planes before product laps/trim; verify templates |
| M16 · Run roofing and flashing | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Nominal 79×108 in plane before product laps/trim; select for 2:12 pitch |
| M17 · Hardware cloth and edge battens | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Measure free walls, vents, apron, gate, overlaps and cuts; do not assume a 200 sq ft roll is complete |
| M18 · 32×80 exterior/pre-hung door | 1 unit | Confirm: Verify selected unit against rough opening before framing |
| M19 · Run gate hinges | 3 hinges | Confirm: Baseline count; verify gate load, hardware gaps and fixing method |
| M20 · Run gate latch | 1 latch | Confirm: Select closure for local predator pressure and service access |
| M21 · Pop-door hinges | 2 hinges | Confirm: Coordinate with selected pop-door panel or proprietary unit |
| M22 · Pop-door latch/panel | 1 assembly | Confirm: Size to finished opening and overlap; proprietary unit may replace hinges |
| M23 · Coop rafter uplift ties | 14 ties | Confirm: C06: one per coop rafter bearing; listed fasteners separately |
| M24 · Run rafter bearing connectors | 14 connectors | Confirm: C09: seven rafters with two bearings each |
| M25 · Run post caps | 6 caps | Confirm: C08; match beam and post dimensions |
| M26 · Run post bases | 6 bases | Confirm: Match site support design; avoid duplication in M02 quote |
| M27 · Floor/skid angles and anchors | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: C02 and selected foundation design; confirm crossings and fastening schedule |
| M28 · Framing and connector fasteners | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: C01–C09 plus panels and corners; named connector fasteners are not interchangeable |
| M29 · Vent framing, mesh and weather hoods | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Locate openings between framing or provide reviewed reframing; preserve airflow |
| M30 · Removable fitting brackets, sealant and finish | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Nest and roost backing, edge protection and selected cleaning-compatible surfaces |
| M31 · Delivery, tax, tools and site services | Unresolved quoted package | Confirm: Enter only costs not already included in another quote |
Member cuts · 28 groups
| Part / assembly | Stock | Length × count | Fitting note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK-01 · foundation | 4×6 PT | 96 × 2 | Full-length skids |
| FL-01 · floor | 2×6 | 96 × 2 | Side rims |
| FL-02 · floor | 2×6 | 69 × 7 | End and interior joists |
| WL-01 · walls | 2×4 | 91.5 × 30 | Full studs, kings and corner/backing studs |
| WL-02 · walls | 2×4 | 72 × 6 | Front/rear bottom and top plates |
| WL-03 · walls | 2×4 | 89 × 4 | Side bottom and first top plates between end walls |
| WL-04 · walls | 2×4 | 96 × 2 | Side second top plates; lap corners |
| DR-01 · human door | 2×4 | 81 × 2 | Jack studs for 82.5 in rough height |
| DR-02 · human door | 2×6 | 37 × 2 | Double header; verify selected door |
| DR-03 · human door | 2×4 | 5 × 3 | Header cripples: 93 in underside of first top plate minus 88 in header top |
| PD-01 · pop door | 2×4 | 14.5 × 3 | Header/sill blocks fit the 14.5 in space between stud faces; fit side packers for a 12 in opening |
| RF-01 · coop roof | 2×4 | 48 × 14 | Rafter blanks; cut one verified 5:12 template first |
| RF-02 · coop roof | 2×6 | 108 × 1 | Ridge board |
| RF-03 · coop roof | 2×4 | 69 × 7 | Rafter ties |
| RN-01 · run | 4×4 PT | 96 × 3 | High-row post BLANK; field-cut after base standoff, actual bearing levels and tested 2:12 roof template are confirmed |
| RN-02 · run | 4×4 PT | 96 × 3 | Low-row post BLANK; field-cut after base standoff, actual bearing levels and tested 2:12 roof template are confirmed |
| RN-03 · run | 2×6 | 96 × 2 | High and low run beams |
| RN-04 · run | 2×4 | 84 × 7 | 2:12 run-rafter blanks |
| RN-05 · run | 2×4 | 96 × 6 | Four purlins and two outer-side mesh rails |
| RN-06 · run | 2×4 | 72 × 4 | Rear top/bottom rails; front top rail; one front-bottom blank split around gate. Field-fit without blocking entry. |
| GT-01 · run gate | 2×4 | 71 × 2 | Full-height gate stiles; 71 in leaf in a 72 in framed opening |
| GT-02 · run gate | 2×4 | 26.25 × 2 | Rails fit BETWEEN two 1.5 in stiles: 29.25 in leaf; confirm hinge/latch gaps |
| GT-03 · run gate | 2×4 | 84 × 1 | Diagonal brace blank; trim to fit after squaring |
| IN-01 · interior | 2×2 | 65 × 2 | Lift-out roosts between side-wall faces; ease edges and verify flock suitability |
| IN-02 · interior | 2×4 | 12 × 4 | Roost support cleats |
| RN-07 · run gate opening | 2×4 | 96 × 2 | Gate-jamb blanks: field-fit to selected top support and opening; confirm connectors locally |
| IN-03 · interior | 2×4 | 12 × 4 | Nest support-cleat blanks; fit to backing and selected removable mounting method |
| PD-02 · pop door | 2×4 | 12 × 2 | Side packers; rip to nominal 1.25 in width to reduce 14.5 in stud bay to 12 in clear; verify actual frame |
Connection references · 10 joints
C01 · Floor joist to rim
3 × 16d HDG nails each joist end, or listed equivalent
Check: Ends flush; frame diagonal 120 in both ways
C02 · Floor frame to skid
1 listed structural angle at each rim/skid crossing; listed fasteners only
Check: Connector bears fully on both members
C03 · Wall stud to plate
2 × 16d end nails or 3 × 10d toenails at each stud end
Check: Stud ends and plates bear fully. Door and vent openings need their own backing/framing checks.
C04 · Wall to floor
1/4 × 4 in listed structural screw at max 16 in O.C. into rim/joist
Check: Walls plumb and corners fastened together
C05 · Door header
Header plies: 10d nails at 12 in O.C. staggered; 3 × 16d each end into king
Check: 34 × 82.5 in rough opening after squaring
C06 · Rafter to wall
1 listed uplift tie at every seat with manufacturer-listed fasteners
Check: 14 ties installed; birdsmouths bear evenly
C07 · Rafter to ridge
3 × 10d nails each rafter end or listed equivalent
Check: Seven pairs aligned at marked stations
C08 · Run beam to post
1 listed post cap at each of 6 posts with listed fasteners
Check: Confirm actual bearing levels from a shared reference and tested 2:12 roof template; account for connector/base standoffs before cutting post blanks.
C09 · Run rafter to beam
1 exterior-rated framing angle or hurricane tie at each bearing
Check: Seven rafters maintain 2:12 fall away from coop
C10 · Hardware cloth
Baseline edge detail: fasten cloth to timber, cover exposed edges with battens; confirm fastener length and spacing for the selected mesh and timber.
Check: Inspect every seam, corner, gate edge and ground transition; the mesh opening size alone is not a protection guarantee.
Inside the actual 29-page PDF
These are rendered pages from this release, not sample artwork. Open the PDF page for readable text and measurements.
Resolve before ordering
Decisions for the actual site
- Pier diameter, depth and reinforcement for soil, frost, flood and slope
- Member and connector suitability for local snow, wind and seismic loads
- Setbacks, permits, HOA rules and utility clearance
- Roofing, siding, door and hardware manufacturer requirements
Interior + care routeInspect bird movement, human access and the ordinary service path.+
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Use the space every day
Enter and remove bedding
The front service lane is 26½ in wide and stops before the rear roost zone. Lift out the roost bars to reach the rear floor. Rehearse this sequence with your bedding container; this lane is a design dimension, not an accessibility standard.
Plan the clean-out routine →Reach nests and roosts
The baseline has three 12 in clear nest bays and two removable 65 in roost bars. The nest unit sits beyond the front door swing. Check the fittings against your birds, collection route and cleaning tools.
Explore internal layouts →Service the run separately
The front run gate gives a separate route for water and run care. Keep the shared-wall chicken door unobstructed and keep spills away from bedding and access paths.
Position and service water →The current layout / in use
See what moves when you clean.
The nest unit stays in place. The two specified lift-out roosts come out so you can reach the rear floor. Try the route with your actual container before fixing the fittings.
Fittings visualizations for Build Plan v1.1.0. The roof and front wall are removed for visibility; enclosure layers, openings and fastening details are omitted. Use B07 for the measured layout.
Where do feed and water go?
A possible arrangement is to service feed and water inside the covered run from its separate gate, away from the coop opening and bedding route. That arrangement depends on continuous bird access, suitable weather protection and the actual equipment footprint. If birds are confined indoors, add an accessible supply position and recheck the layout; the current indoor lane is not spare equipment space.
Check equipment position, spills and refill access →Materials + systemsReview the connected assemblies without treating them as a shopping list.+
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Choose materials around the drawings
Start with the current Build Plan’s purchase and cut schedules. Match each selected product to its intended use before pricing.
Supports and framing
The drawing set separates the coop floor from the run’s six-post support layout. Site foundations, anchors and member suitability need confirmation for the actual ground and loads.
Two roof systems
The coop uses a 5:12 gable roof. The run has a separately supported 2:12 roof falling away from the coop. Select roofing and flashing suitable for each pitch and follow the product instructions.
Floor, openings and enclosure
Compare floor protection and bedding as separate layers. Coordinate cladding, protected ventilation, mesh, doors and closures with the drawings and local exposure.
Compare floor systems →Risks + problem mapScan the conflicts that should change the site or routine decision.+
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Check these before fixing the location
Water reaches the approach
Observe where water travels across the site and from both roof edges. A covered run can still receive wind-driven rain and ground runoff.
Doors open, but care is awkward
Mark the full footprint and rehearse both entrances with a bedding container. Account for door movement and the path beyond the structure.
Gaps remain at transitions
Review mesh-to-frame, wall-to-run, roof and gate transitions together. Roof cover does not replace a complete, maintainable enclosure strategy.
Review enclosure weak points →Fit the current design to your site
Measure the footprint, then resolve the site details.
The current DIY Build Plan supplies baseline dimensions and schedules. This rectangle check only compares the published coop-and-run footprint with your measurements; allow additional space for roof projections, entrances and locally required separations.
Measured yard fit · rectangle check
Put the Plan inside a space you measured.
Enter the usable rectangle left after any locally required setbacks or routes you already know about. The result checks two orientations and keeps everything else visible.
FT
FT
Measure one candidate rectangle. Enter decimal feet or field notation such as 10' 6"; the worksheet converts inches for you.
Current readout
Enter both measurements to compare at scale.
1 selected Plan. Positive remaining lengths are unassigned space, not recommended clearance.
8-Chicken Walk-In Coop Plan
Candidate area not measured.
Still measure or confirm
- Keep both front approaches usable: the coop door and the independent run gate.
- The current run has a separately supported roof. Roof projections, runoff, wind-driven rain and working space remain separate checks.
Confirm before ordering
- Pier diameter, depth and reinforcement for soil, frost, flood and slope
- Member and connector suitability for local snow, wind and seismic loads
- Setbacks, permits, HOA rules and utility clearance
- Roofing, siding, door and hardware manufacturer requirements
Start sequenceOpen the observation and local-review sequence when this direction still fits.+
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Before ordering or cutting
- Mark and measure the actual site.
Include roof projections, access, drainage and your locally required separations.
- Resolve the site-specific choices.
Take the current drawings to the person reviewing supports, anchoring, loads and selected products. Keep their decisions with this version.
- Read the full sequence before starting.
Follow the component and connection references in the Build Plan. Confirm purchased sizes and openings before cutting repeated parts.
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Files and versions
Current construction baseline
DIY Build Plan · v1.1.0
29 pages: dimensioned layouts, lumber and panel schedules, purchase worksheet, connections and build stages.
29-page DIY build planDownload Build PlanReview status
Know what has been checked
Internal model and document checks support this release. A documented field build and a named review of site-specific structural choices are not included.
Keep the version number when reporting a drawing or step that needs clarification.
Report a correction →Earlier reference Design Sheet · v3.2.0
This earlier 12-page reference shows an open-air run concept. Its run roof, drawings and material scope are superseded by the current DIY Build Plan. Use its observation questions only; do not combine its geometry with the current construction package.
PDF design sheetDownload PDFPlan Questions
01What does the 8-Chicken Walk-In Coop Plan DIY Build Plan include?
The 29-page package includes dimensioned baseline drawings, lumber and panel schedules, a purchase worksheet, connection notes and ten build stages. Confirm foundation, anchoring, loads and selected products for your actual site before ordering or cutting.
02Is the run covered in this version?
Yes. The current baseline has a 6 × 8 ft enclosed coop and a separately supported 6 × 8 ft run with a 2:12 roof falling away from the coop. Earlier open-air illustrations belong to the historical reference design.
03Has this plan been field-built or structurally approved for my site?
A documented field-build review has not been completed. Internal model and document checks do not provide site-specific structural approval. Have the support, anchoring and load assumptions checked for the actual site.
04Is this suitable for 6-8 chickens?
This is a 6-8 chickens design direction. Check finished usable space, outdoor access, flock needs and your management routine before selecting it; the product name is not a universal capacity guarantee.
05Which file should I use?
Use the current DIY Build Plan for the coordinated baseline. The earlier reference Design Sheet is retained under Files and versions; its open-air run geometry is superseded and should not be combined with the current drawings.