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Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop

to build your own chicken coop from. This plan is designed around two sheets of tin roofing, that do not need to be cut. The coop is constructed in panels, then the panels are put together to create the coop, and the tin sheets lap on top. This chicken coop features a fully covered area with a built in run and coop. The enclosed coop size is about 24 square feet. The open run area is an additional 48 square feet. Double doors on the front make clean up easy. The enclosed coop area features double doors for accessing a nesting box, water and food trays. This plan features a build video, step by step diagrams, shopping and cut lists, and reader submitted photos.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop

Specifications

Project typeBuildings
RoomOutdoor
DifficultyAdvanced

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • About 30 2x4 @ 8 feet long
  • 2 sheets of 1/2" thick t1-11 siding panels
  • 1 sheet of CDX plywood, 1/2" thick - for the floor of the coop
  • 1-3/4" star bit exterior screws (about 100)
  • 2-1/2" star bit exterior screws (about 100)
  • 2-1/2" pocket hole screws (about 100)
  • 2 - 36" x 96" coverage metal roofing panels
  • roofing screws to match the roofing panels, 1-3/4" length (about 50)
  • 16' of 48" wide poultry fencing
  • 16' of 24" wide poultry fencing
  • staples for attaching poultry fencing
  • wire snips for cutting poultry fencing
  • 10 - exterior hinges
  • 4 - exterior pulls
  • Gate latches or catches for keeping doors closed

Cut List

Side Walls

  • 2 - 2x4 @ 91-1/2" - long point to short point measurement, both ends cut at 5 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 91-1/8"
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 53-1/4" - long point measurement, one end cut at 5 degrees off square
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 57-3/8" - long point measurement, one end cut at 5 degrees off square
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 61" - long point measurement, one end cut at 5 degrees off square
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 43-1/4"
  • 2 - t1-11 panels @ 48" wide x 40-1/8" (long point) and 35-7/8" (short point) - cut panels in mirror

Back Wall

  • 2 - 2x4 @ 72"
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 52-7/8"
  • 1 - 2x4 @ 65"
  • 1 - 2x4 @ 28-7/8"

Front Wall

  • 2 - 2x4 @ 72"
  • 3 - 2x4 @ 61"

Inner Wall

  • 2 - 2x4 @ 69"
  • 3 - 2x4 @ 33-1/4"
  • 1 - t1-11 siding panel @ 48" x 40-1/4"

Additional Framing

  • 4 - 2x4 @ about 68" - measure and cut to fit, framing inside the enclosed coop area
  • 1 - 2x4 @ 69" - framing to support roof panels
  • 1/2" plywood floor panel should be measured and cut to fit, about 48" x 69"

Back Doors - Measure and cut to fit, these measurements are estimates

  • 4 - 2x4 @ 28-5/8"
  • 4 - 2x4 @ 23-1/2"
  • 2 - t1-11 siding panels at about 26" x 26"

Front Doors - Measure and cut to fit, these measurements are estimates

  • 4 - 2x4 @ 60-3/4"
  • 4 - 2x4 @ 23-1/2"

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • compound miter saw

Step-by-step Instructions

1

Cut and layout the two side walls, so the walls are in mirror.

Mark pocket hole locations. Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes, two per joint, at all joints. Attach together with 2-1/2" exterior pocket hole screws.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 1
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Cut the t1-11 siding panels to fit on the inside of the coop so the finished side is facing outward.

Screw down with 1-3/4" exterior screws. Repeat for second side wall, so the two side walls are mirror of each other. Add the fencing to the open areas, using the 48" wide fencing. Trim off excess.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 2
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Build the back wall panel using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

TIP: Stain or paint before adding the fencing. Add the 24" wide fencing to the bottom.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 3
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Step 4

Build the front wall panel with 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 4
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Step 5

Attach the four panels together in the final location. Attach at corners with 2-1/2" self tapping screws. Adjust the chicken coop frame for square.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 5
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Step 6

Build the inner wall framing as shown using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 6
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Step 7

Add the t1-11 siding piece with 1-3/4" screws, so it is flush to the side and top.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 7
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Step 8

Fit the inner wall inside the coop and attach with 2-1/2" screws.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 8
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Measure and cut 2x4s to fit inside the coop to support the floor and roof.

These can be added with screws from outside or pocket hole screws. The roof framing should match the plane of the side walls, so it is easy to attach the roofing panels to in later steps.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 9
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Step 10

Measure and cut the floor plywood, install and screw down. The floor plywood will help with the structure of the coop.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 10
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Step 11

Measure the doors and cut, so the doors overall are 1/4" smaller than the opening for a final 1/8" gap on all four sides when installed. Consider the plywood floor when attaching the t1-11 panels to the back side of the doors. Install the door with hinges and latches.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 11
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Step 12

Repeat for the front doors, but add poultry fencing to the open frames.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 12
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Place the roofing panels on top and center so even overhangs on all four sides.

Screw the roofing panels to the four walls and the roof framing 2x4s.

Double Wide Modern Chicken Coop — step 13
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/double-wide-modern-chicken-coop