Having decided that we would like to keep a few chickens as a source of fresh eggs, I decided it would be a nice little project to build their coop from scratch.

The 'little project' managed to last four weekends. I decided on a covered run, 8' long and 4' high with a coop at one end raised off the ground.

The coop has a suspended, removable floor; the largest wall is a hinged door and there is an egg inspection hatch in the roof.

You can view plans for the coup here

Building The Frame

The frame was built from pressure-treated softwood timber.

Chicken Coop Frame Front View


Chicken Coop Frame Back View


Once the frame was constructed, treated lap wood panels were attached to create the coop roof and walls.

''Notice the strut across the sloping coop roof. This is ready to add the egg hatch.''

Chicken Coop Frame Adding the Panels


At this point the structure is almost complete with the floor fitted.
''Note the egg inspection hatch in the roof''

Chicken Coop Panelled Back View

Chicken Coop Panelled Side View


Chicken Coop Panelled Front View