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5x6 Chicken Coop Plans
Please read the plans thoroughly before purchasing materials or starting construction. These plans are copyrighted material. Do not reproduce without written permission from Morgan Creek Plans.
2 These plans Include:
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Material List
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Comprehensive CAD drawings
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Detailed 3d diagrams
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Step by step Instructions
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All key measurements and details
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Recommended Tools List
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Cut Lists Recommended Tools:
Circular saw, Miter saw, Hammer, Drill, ¼” Drill bit, Countersink bit, Level, Stapler, Jig saw, Tape measure, Pencil, Step
ladder, Utility knife, Caulking gun, Paint brush, and Paint roller. Notes: Use power tools safely and wear eye protection. Check measurements prior to cutting lumber, as these plans cannot account for lumber size variations and builder errors. Trial fit components before fastening. You may want to purchase at least 10 percent extra material to allow for cutting mistakes. If desired wood screws can be substituted in place of nails. Use of a pneumatic framing nail gun will speed up construction considerably.
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List of Materials
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You can substitute with 14” x 21” windows. See page 33 for required changes.
Material Qty 2x4x8 Lumber 10 2x2x8 Lumber 4 2x3x8 Lumber 24 1x2x8 1 2x4x8 Treated Lumber 1 4x4x8 Treated Lumber 1
½” T1
-11 Siding 4 sheets 3/4
” Plywood S
heathing 1 sheets
½” Plywood She
athing 2 sheets 1x3x10 Exterior Grade Trim 9 1x4x10 Exterior Grade Trim 3
¾” Roofing Nails
1lb
3”
Nails 3lb
2”
Nails 3lb
3 ½” Lag
Screws
(1/4” diameter)
12
1” wood screws
1lb
4” wood screws
12”x18” Window
* 2 Buy now at morgancreekplans.com Exterior Paint 1 gallon Exterior Paintable Caulking 1 tube Primer 1 quart Roofing 2 bundles Starter shingles 1 bundle Ridge Cap 7 ft Roofing Felt 40 sq ft
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Floor Framing
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Rim Joist 2x4
72”
2 B Joist 2x4
57”
4 C Post 4x4 Treated
18”
4 D Gusset 2x4 Treated
20”
@ 45° 4 First cut the floor framing lumber to length. On a flat surface (garage floor) assemble the joist and rim joist as
shown with 3” nails. Next, clamp the
posts in position, predrill and
countersink then fasten with 3 1/2” lag
screws. Use three lag screws per post (two screws from one side and one screw from the other side.) The gussets are cut at 45 degrees at both ends. Secure the gussets by nailing into the joist and toe nailing into the post and
with 3” nails. Now turn the floor frame
over. If your ground is soft install concrete pavers under the posts. Level the floor assembly.
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Plywood Floor
Code Description Material Dimension Qty E Floor Panel
3/4” plywood
48”x60”
1 F Floor Panel
3/4” plywood
48”x24”
1 G Floor Panel
3/4” plywood
24”x12”
1 You can cut the floor panels from a single sheet of plywood if you cut them to the sizes shown in the diagram. Use panel E as a guide to square the framing. Secure the
outer 60” edge then adjust the
framing so it lines up with the sides of the panel. Another method to square the framing is to measure diagonally from the corners and adjust until they are the same.
Fasten the plywood with 2” nails every 8”.
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Front Wall
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Top Plate 2x3
48”
1 B Wall Stud 2x3
44”
4 C Bottom Plate 2x3
12”
1 D Bottom Plate 2x3
24”
1 E Nest Box Stud 2x3 9
¾”
@ 30° 1 F Nest Box Plate 2x3 13 7/8
”
@ 30° 1 First cut the lumber to length. The nest box stud and plate (component E and F) are mitered at 30 degrees. Set your miter saw to 30 degrees for this cut. See page 31 for template of 30 degree cut. On a flat surface layout and assemble the walls as shown in the wall diagrams. Nail through the plates into
the studs with 3” nails. Set the wall
aside and repeat the process for the remaining walls.
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Rear Wall
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Top Plate 2x3
48”
1 B Wall Stud 2x3
44”
3 C Bottom Plate 2x3
60”
1 D Nest Box Stud 2x3
9 ¾” @
30° 1 E Nest Box Plate 2x3
13 7/8” @
30° 1 F Entrance Blocking 2x3
11”
1 G Entrance Blocking 2x3
21 ¾”
1 Like the front wall the nest stud and plate (component D and E) are mitered at 30 deg. The chicken entrance door
rough opening is 10” x 11”. If
you plan to install an automatic opening door you should check to make sure it will fit and adjust opening size if necessary.
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Left Side Wall
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Plate 2x3
67”
2 B Wall Stud 2x3
44”
4 C Roost support 2x3
19 1/4”
1 D Roost support 2x3
22 1/2”
1 In this step roost blocking is installed. The roost rails will be installed later. You may choose place your roosts at a different height than shown. If so, adjust the roost blocking height accordingly.
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Right Side Wall
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Plate 2x3
67”
2 B Wall Stud 2x3 25
”
6 C Window Blocking 2x3
12 1/2”
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This plan is designed for 12”x 18”
windows. Be sure to measure your windows and adjust window framing if necessary. The window rough
opening should be approximately ½”
larger than the actual net window size to allow for leveling and shims during installation.
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Stand the Walls
Install the front wall first. Secure with 3”
nails through the bottom plate in the floor. Then install the left and rear wall. Nail the walls together through the
adjoining end studs with 3”
nails. The right-side wall is installed last. Align the top of the wall flush with the front and rear walls, clamp and nail together.
11 Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Nest Plate 2x3
67”
1 B Roost 2x2
43”
3 Cut and install a 2x3 plate (A) between front and rear nest box walls as shown in diagram.
Secure with 3” nails. The roosts are cut from 2x2’s and installed between the bottom
plate of right wall and the 2x2 supports on
left wall. Fasten with 3” nails
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Nest Dividers
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Nest Divider 1/2
” plywood
12”x17
1/2”
4 B Blocking 2x4
67”
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Cut and install 2x4 blocking (B) using 3” nails.
Then cut divider (A) as shown in diagram from
1/2” plywood. Use this as a template to trace
and cut the remaining three dividers. Fasten
dividers into the framing with 2” nails.
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Roof Framing
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Ridge 2x4
72”
1 B Rafter 2x3
32” @
30° cut 8 C Ridge Support 2x3
12 13/16”
2 D Blocking 2x3
21 3/4”
4 E Blocking 2x3
22 ½”
2 F Fascia Extender 2x2 32 7/8 @30° cut 4 Cut the lumber to length. See page 31 for template of 30 degree cut. Now toe nail the ridge support (C) in place with
3” nails. Set the ridge (A) on top of the supports and toe nail into support. The rafters (B) are installed 24” on center. Nail
through the ridge into rafters and toe nail through rafters into top wall plate. Next install the blocking between rafters. The blocking will sit on the edge of the wall at the same plane as the rafters. Nail through the rafters into the blocking. Now attach the fascia extenders (F) on both the front and back of the coop. This will allow the fascia to overhang further for better weather protection and aesthetic appeal.
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Siding
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Front Panel Siding
48”x66 ¼”
1 B Front&Rear Panel Siding
12”x23 ¼”
2 C Rear Panel Siding
48”X66 ¼”
1 D Right Panel Siding
29 1/4”x27 1/2”
1 E Right Panel Siding
42 3/4”x27 1/2”
1 F Right Panel Siding
29 ½”x16”
1 G Right Panel Siding
42 ¾”x16”
1 H Left Panel Siding
48”x51 ¼”
1 I Left Panel Siding
24”x51 ¼”
1 In this step, you will install the siding. The
siding used in this plan is ½” T 1
-11 siding (Your
siding thickness may vary from 3/8” to 5/8”
depending on the siding manufacturer.) Be sure siding pattern is oriented correctly before marking out the sheet. Cut the siding to size, save the door cutouts to be used when you build the doors. Mark the stud locations on the siding. Check the wall for plumb, if needed have a helper hold the wall before fastening
siding with 2” nails. Once the siding is fastened
it will keep the wall plumb. Repeat this process on the rest of the walls. Front Wall Rear Wall
15 Right Wall Left Wall
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Roof Sheeting
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Roof panel
1/2” plywood
75”x32 7/8”
2 Cut the plywood sheeting to size. Make sure the framing is square before installing the sheeting. Nail the sheeting
8” apart into the rafters with 2” nails.
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Nest Box Lid
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Lid Framing 2x3
66”
2 B Lid Framing 2x3 5 1/4 2 C Lid Panel Siding
15 ¼”x48”
1 D Lid Panel Siding
15 ¼”x28”
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Cut 2x3’s to length and assemble as shown in diagram. Predrill then fasten with 4”
screws. This will be the nest box lid frame.
18 Next cut siding panels C and D, make sure siding pattern is oriented properly. Secure siding panels on top of nest lid frame
with 2” nails. (Tip) I used clamps to help hold the
siding in place while I nailed it. Now set the lid in place on the nest box. The hinges will be installed in a later step.
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Windows and Trim
Install the window per the manufacturer specifications. Be sure the window is level before securing it. Next install a 1x3 trim board horizontally between the windows and the nest box lid. You will
need to cut it to fit at 30 degrees, leave 1/8” gap above the nest lid and overhang the siding ¾” on
each side. Now cut and apply the fascia trim, nest box trim, corner trim, window
trim, fasten with 2” nails. Cut
dimension are not listed because the trim should be cut to fit for better appearance. Install trim around the door openings. Be sure to keep trim flush with door framing. Install the three hinges on the nest box lid. Make sure the overhang is equal on the sides. The lid should only be tucked under the trim about halfway
or approximately 3/8”. If its pushed tight it will bind
when opened. See photo Side view of nest box lid
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Door Stops
Measure the thickness of the door. Now measure from the face of the door trim and mark this dimension around the door opening. Cut and install 1x3 door stops behind the marks.
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Doors
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Main Door Panel Siding
23 ½” x 49 1/2”
1 B Chicken Door Panel Siding
9 ½” x 10 ½”
1 C Door Rail 1x3
23 1/2”
2 D Door Stile 1x3
44 1/2”
2 E Decorative Bracing 1x3 Cut to fit 3 Cut the door panels (A&B) to size using the siding cutouts. Be sure to measure your door opening and adjust door size if needed. The
doors should be 1/2” smaller than the door
opening. Cut the trim boards (C and D) to length and install on top of panel (A) as shown in diagram. Secure the boards through the back
of the panel with 1” wood screws. If desired
you can install decorative cross bracing (E). I recommend holding the bracing in place on the door and tracing the angles. Cut it with a circular saw as the angle is too steep for a miter saw. Now fasten 2 hinges to the main door. Position the door in opening. Use shims to hold door in place and ensure the reveal stays equal on all sides. Fasten hinges to the trim. Install the chicken entrance door in the same manner. Install latches on the doors and nest box lid.
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Chicken Ramp
Code Description Material Dimension Qty A Slats 1x2
7 1/4”
6 B Ramp planks 2x4
39” @
30° 2 Cut both 2x4 chicken ramp boards to 39 inches with a 30 degree cut on one side. Next, cut the 1x2 slats to length
and fasten them with 2” nails to the 2x4’s on 6” centers. Once this is
complete fasten the ramp to the coop
with two 2” nails.
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Roofing
The roofing instructions below are for asphalt composition roofing, if desired you may choose to use another type of roofing such as metal or cedar shakes. The instructions reflect how I installed roofing on my coop. Be sure to review the manufacturers installation instructions before starting installation. Cut 15lb roofing felt to length and apply it to the roof starting at the bottom edge of the roof. Make sure to overlap the upper piece over the lower pieces by a minimum of 2 inches. Secure with enough staple to keep felt in place until the roofing is installed.
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Now install the starter course. Cut 6” off the first starter and install on the lower left corner. Make sure the adhesive strip is facing towards the roof edge. The starters should overhang the roof edge by ½”.
Continue installing starter along the eave, the last one will need to be cut to fit. Repeat this process on the other eave side.
Next install starter on the gable ends with the same ½” overlap.
26 Start with a full shingle applied flush with the starter course on the side and bottom. Nail according to the specific nailing pattern the manufacturer recommends. This should be printed on the plastic wrapper that the shingles come in. Most manufactures t
ypically require four to six nails, spaced out ½” above the exposed area. Nails shouldn’t be closer than 1” from the ends. Be sure the nails are flush with
shingle surface. Continue the row, cut the last shingle to flush with the edge of the starter.
27 For the second row of shingles you need to cut off a portion of the shingle to create the offset. The
offset is the amount of shingle that isn’t covered by the one ab
ove it. Depending on the brand of shingles, usually the offset is between 5-6 inches. Once the offset is cut install it with the manufacturers recommended exposure. The exposure is the amount of shingle not covered by the shingle above it. All succeeding rows should follow this pattern. Use the cut offs from the larger pieces for your smaller offsets.
28 When you reach the ridge, the shingles can either be trimmed flush or wrapped over the top.
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After all the shingles are installed it’s time to install the ridge cap. You can save a little money by making
your own ridge cap by cutting regular shingles into sections but store-bought ridge cap will be easier and have a better appearance. If you live in a windy area install the ridge cap so the prevailing winds blows
over the laps instead of into them. Otherwise start at the front of the coop. Secure with two nails and 1”
up from the bottom. Continue installing ridge cap at the manufacturers recommend exposure. The last ridge cap will be face nailed with four nails. Use rubber grommeted nails or seal the tops of the nails with roofing tar.
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Ventilation
While most windows come equipped with screens, it may be insufficient for keeping out larger predators. We recommend installing chicken wire or hardware cloth over the window openings for superior protection.
Secure with trim or ½” pan head screws.
If you live in a hot climate you may need to install additional ventilation to keep the coop cool. Metal louvered wall vents are inexpensive and simple to install. They can be purchased at most building centers or at Morgancreekplans.com. Cut an opening in the siding at th
e desired location 1” smaller
overall than the size of the vent. Secure the vent with pan head screws.
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Template for 30 degree Cut
You can print this page and use it for a template to ensure your 30 degree cuts are correct Front and rear wall framing Roof framing
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Painting and Insulation
T
he exterior surfaces often get dirty and dusty during construction. Wash with soap and water and allow to dry. Caulk around windows and trim and any visible gaps. Mask off windows and hardware. Prime any bare wood. Prime\seal the lower edge of the nest box lid with several coats of primer to prevent water from wicking into the end grain of the siding. Paint the coop with exterior grade paint. If you live in a cold climate you may want to insulate the chicken coop. Insulating the coop is pretty easy
but the insulation must be covered with plywood so the chickens don’t eat it. My favorite choice of
insulation is 2 inch foam board insulation. This is available at many of the big box home improvement stores. Cut the foam board to fit as tightly as possible in between the framing member. The foam board can be cut with a circular saw, jig saw, handsaw or a utility knife. Once the insulation is complete, cut
and install ¼” or 3/8” thick plywood or paneling to cover the insulation. Don’t use interior grade
paneling or anything with a MDF core in your chicken coop as it will delaminate quickly. Ask your lumber supplier for an exterior grade paneling or plywood. CDX or ACX plywood are good choice. Thank you for purchasing our plans. If you have any question during the building process, feel free to contact us at support@morgancreekplans.com. Our goal is to help you have a successful project. We
always appreciate when our customers send us pictures of their finished coop.
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Addendum
Due to Covid-19 we are experiencing a temporary shortage of the 12x18 windows with the online window dealers so
we are including a modification to fit 14” x 21” wind
ows. My supplier is expecting the 12x18 windows to be back in stock soon. You also should be able to order the 12x18 windows from most building centers. If you wish to use 14x21 windows, substitute the right wall framing and siding plan below Right wall Framing Right Wall Siding
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