Pawhut Chicken Coop

[EsqChick]

Here is the added extension to the coop with additional panel. I added a solid piece of this panel board to a few sections for shade and wind block. They were screwed in at four corners and can be removed. Added hinge for ramp with better screws. Replaced the 1 inch perch with a 1 3/4 inch perched and raised it up where they like it better. Added a latch to the door without having to line the door up to make it work like the other slide latch.
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I’m thinking I’ll want to add an extra panel to the run. How did you frame it out? Meaning did you model it after the current sections of the run? I am headed to the home improvement store this weekend for supplied to modify my coop too (painting, hardware, sealing and the added run section) and I am curious what supplies you think we'd need to do an extension like yours. Can you tell I am a fan of your coop hacks?! TIA

 

[JerryR708]

I’m thinking I’ll want to add an extra panel to the run. How did you frame it out? Meaning did you model it after the current sections of the run? I am headed to the home improvement store this weekend for supplied to modify my coop too (painting, hardware, sealing and the added run section) and I am curious what supplies you think we'd need to do an extension like yours. Can you tell I am a fan of your coop hacks?! TIA

If you don't already have an electric staple gun, you should get one and will make stapling the 1/2 square hardware cloth much easier. Make sure you get the 1/4" or 5/16" size staples. You will have to tap them in the rest of the way with a hammer in harder wood. The wood frames for the run are 1 x 1 1/4 inch. I was only able to find 3/4 x 1 1/2 framing. Just lay them out next to your original run frame for size and make the cuts. It will help if you put a frame together from the kit first and then size it or it will be a bit off due to the wood size differences from the store. You will need a roll of hardware cloth with 1/2" squares. You save more money buying a longer roll. Make sure it's at least 4 feet tall of a roll.
You will also need wood screws to attach the sections together. I used 2" screws and sank the screw head into the wood about an 1/8 in into the wood. Pre-drill the wood with a small drill bit to prevent splitting the wood. Take another drill bit the size of the screw head and just lightly go in to sink the screw head.

 

[EsqChick]

If you don't already have an electric staple gun, you should get one and will make stapling the 1/2 square hardware cloth much easier. Make sure you get the 1/4" or 5/16" size staples. You will have to tap them in the rest of the way with a hammer in harder wood. The wood frames for the run are 1 x 1 1/4 inch. I was only able to find 3/4 x 1 1/2 framing. Just lay them out next to your original run frame for size and make the cuts. It will help if you put a frame together from the kit first and then size it or it will be a bit off due to the wood size differences from the store. You will need a roll of hardware cloth with 1/2" squares. You save more money buying a longer roll. Make sure it's at least 4 feet tall of a roll.

Thanks a lot @JerryR708! You did an awesome job with all your mods. Though I know I’ll likely have to build a better coop from the ground up next year (or the year after), it’s good to see that this coop is serviceable with the right changes! Have a great long weekend.

 

[EsqChick]

Hi Jerry! One more quick question. I just got my coop delivered yesterday and the size of the boxes is daunting. I’ll have to open/assemble near where I’ll be placing my coop. BUT I wanted to order a door (or build one) and wanted to know the dimensions of the preexistibg cut out entrance for the chooks. Would you happen to know? Thanks!

 

[JerryR708]

Hi Jerry! One more quick question. I just got my coop delivered yesterday and the size of the boxes is daunting. I’ll have to open/assemble near where I’ll be placing my coop. BUT I wanted to order a door (or build one) and wanted to know the dimensions of the preexistibg cut out entrance for the chooks. Would you happen to know? Thanks!

The coop run comes with a door, hinges and latch.

 

[EsqChick]

The coop run comes with a door, hinges and latch.

Awesome! Thanks!!!

 

[KASTEN ALF]

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[EsqChick]

I posted my results with the same coop in a new thread. Thanks for your tips Jerry!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/prefab-pawhut-144-coop-with-run.1235233/