The nest boxes are oversized because I had the room. The roof is hinged 7/16" OSB with an aluminum skin for weather proofing and reflecting the sun.
Hatch door open for easy cleaning.
Nesting boxes from the inside. Chicken wire was installed on the inside of the windows above the nesting boxes in order to keep; the sashes open for ventilation. Used a 2x2 ripped in half on a 45 degree angle for a base board on the inside to make it a little easier to sweep out the old litter during cleanout.
One end has a full width hatch door for easy cleaning and the window sash is also hinged.
The nest boxes are oversized because I had the room. The roof is hinged 7/16" OSB with an aluminum skin for weather proofing and reflecting the sun.
The coop is 4' x 8'. The end walls are 4' high and the sides are 6' from bottom of floor framing to the peak of the gable. The coop sits on a 2' high pedestal but I would make the next one 3' high to avoid hitting your head on the sharp roof panels.
The brooder pen is constructed from 2x2s and 2x4s with 1/2" hardware cloth on the bottom and 1" chicken wire for the sides and top. The whole top is hinged. I would make the top in two halfs next time for easier access. I used rosin paper on the floor with about 1" of sand on top of that. Sand was cheap and easy to clean.
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The nest boxes are oversized because I had the room. The roof is hinged 7/16" OSB with an aluminum skin for weather proofing and reflecting the sun.

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