5' x 13' Chicken Run Plan

Designed for up to 7 chickens

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3"

3' 6" 3"

3' 1/2" 2"

3' 1/2" 3"

10' 6"

3' 6"

4'

3"

3"

Assemble the bottom frameAssemble the outer frame from the beams with cross-section 3 x 3 inch.

Connect the outer frame by means of of 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" mounting brackets and screws.

Install the 3 x 2 inch middle bars with 5" self-tapping screws .

Clarify that all diagonals are equal.

Framing the coop's walls

Install the 8 support pillars of the 5' ft beam with a cross-section of 3 x 3 inches according to the drawing.Secure support pillars to the bottom frame by means of of 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" mounting brackets and 2" screws.

3"

3' 6" 3"

3"

3' 3"

3'

5'

3"

3' 6"

10' 6"

3"

3"

Framing the top frameAssemble the top frame of the beams with a crosssection of 3 x 3 inches.

Secure the beams to the support pillars by means of 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" mounting angles and 8 x 2" self-tapping screws for each joint.

Attach transverse beams with 2 x 5" self-tapping screws.

3' 7 1/4"

5' 4"

3' 7 1/4"

1' 1 1/2"

1' 9 1

/4"

2"

2" 2"

2"

46° 46°

2' 9"

Assemble the roof raftersAssemble the 3 rafters of the beams with a cross-section of 2 x 2 inches: cut the beams ends according to the drawing. Connect them with and 4" self-tapping screws.

2"

Installation of roof raftersFasten the outer rafters with 1 1/2" x 2" x 1 1/2" mounting angle to the top frame, other rafters - with hangers. Use for this 2" self-tapping screws.

2"3' 2 1/2"

2"2' 9"

1' 8

1/2

"

2'- 1/2"

1' 5

"

3' 5 1/4 "

1'

1' 1 1/2"

2' 1"

Hatching eggs case assemble Assemble the frame of a beams with a cross section of 2 x 2 inches, according to the drawing. The upper plane has a slope of 9 degrees.

Cover the frame with 1/2 plywood from top and bottom sides with help of 2 1/2" self-tapping screws. Make partitions of plywood 1/2 inch thick and fasten them to the frame.

Prepare the 5 3/8 inch wide siding board for side walls sheathing in the required amount according to the drawing. Cut the shield's top part according to the angle of rafter slope. Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails to the frame beams.

Prepare wall's jambs from the beam with a cross-section of 3 x 1/2 inches. Cut the boards at the required angles along the siding contour for the framing.

Assemble front door: frame from the beams with cross section 2 inches, siding shield from 5 3/8 inch wide siding board and jamb frame from the 3 x 1/2 inch boards. Install the handle and hinges and lock and assemble all part together.

Cover the top plane with corrugated metal sheet.

1' 2'1' 3/ 4"

1' 1"

1' 7"

4' 3 /4"

Left side wall installation

Prepare the 5 3/8 inch wide siding board for right wall sheathing in the required amount according to the drawing. Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails to the frame beams.

Prepare wire mesh for window according to the dimensions.

Provide the window frame from the beams with a cross section 2 x 1 inch. Make the inner frame from the beams with a cross section 1 x 1 inch, to connect them together, make a cut in 1/2 depth according to the drawing. Use for this 2" self-tapping screws.

Prepare window's jambs from the beam with a cross-section of 3 x 1/2 inches. Cut the ends by 45 degrees for connecting them into the frame. Use for this 2" galvanized nails.

Provide the wall jambs from the beams with cross section 3 x 1/2 inch and install them by 3 sides of the wall with the help of 2" galvanized nails.

5' 4 1/2"

3' 10"

3"

Corrugated boards installation

To cover the roof will need 2 shets of corrugated boards 3' 10" wide and 5'-4 1/2" height.

Fasten the boards with 1 1/2" self-tapping screws with wide head and rubber gaskets specified for corrugated metal boards.

After finishing boards installation, put the roof gamble on the top and fasten with 1 1/2" self-tapping screws with wide head.

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3" 3' 6" 3"

1/4"

3' 6"

3"

3' 9 1

/4"

4'

Floor plane installationPrepare the 1/2 plywood for the floor according to the drawing. Cut the opening for connection with beams.

1' 8 3/4"

1/2"

1' 8 3/4"

2'-8

3/ 4

"

Front door installation

It is necessary to make two pieces for the right and left wall.Assemble the frame from the beams with cross section 2x2" with 4" self-tapping screws according to the drawing.

Prepare the 5 3/8 inch wide siding board for door sheathing in the required amount according to the drawing. Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails to the frame beams.

Install door jambs from the beams with cross section 3x1/2" according to the drawing.

Install the door assemblies to the frame with the help of two hinges for each door. Put the locks and handles on the both doors.

3' 6" 3'

3' 4'

1' 1

0"

3' 4

3/4

"

6' 5 1/2"

8' 3

"

2'

5'

Aviary's wire mesh installation

Prepare wire mesh sheets according to the drawing. To cover all the square will need 140 ft2 of wire mesh.

Fasten the mesh with an industrial stapler.

1' 1/2"

Wheels installation

Assemble the wheel frame according to the drawing and scheme.

Drill a holes for 1/2 inch stud in the front support pillars.

Insert and secure the stud in the hole in the support pillars to connect wheel's frame to the coop.

Final Touches

Don't forget to choose the desirable paint for your mood and the colors of your yard. Decorate your chicken coop by giving it unique and stylish look.

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