HOW TO MAKE A 4x4 COOP!
#1 is 2 2x4s @ 3’9”
#2 is 2 2x4s @ 48”
#3 is 1 2x4 @ 48”
#4 is 2 2x4s @ 6.5”
#5 is 2 2x4s @ 10”
I used a 3.5” deck screw and pre drilled holes.
U can see I screwed the 48” perch onto the 6.5” and then screwed 2” deck screws horizontally from the 10” board and also into the outside frame.
Next step I eyeballed n marked underneath it and cut it out n screwed them together with 3.5” deck screws also pre drilled.
That’s how two look when ur done
U can see the 1” white screws that I used it has like a rubber washer behind it. Works great n easy to use. When placing the roost I mark out 24” and then place the perch on one side the other is where the pvc will go to fit just right.
Next layout the metal and place the 1/2” pvc pipe onto the middle and fasten with zip ties. I start on the 8th one and skip 3. Then flip it over n place it like about. Also mark on the outsides of the boards 1.5” as this is where u will screw 1” every other one all the way down and do for the other side as well
Next u cut out 24 squares which is 48” and place it next to the other piece. I then take rabbit clips and secure them on the bottom 10 horizontal pieces like picture above.
Then I do the same on the other side and the middle two on the top like in above pic.
As u can see I cut them and bent them to secure them. This is an ok method hard at first but easier as u do more. Also not always perfectly shaped. So I will be posting another way to do the front and backs later
Then u cut a 49” wide by 10’ long piece and staple it on. Works out great.
Hope this was a good learning experience I had fun for sure and I will post a different way for the front and backs. Can’t always get it perfect on the first try u know.
See you guys soon
Edited to add that I am working on a door system and also placement of nesting boxes. And possibly a different design for a 4x4 as I might need a more heavy duty one for the winters we get up here
