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8×10 Chicken Coop Plans – Gable Roof – Overview
8×10 Chicken Coop Plans – Gable Roof – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
Floor Frame
2 – 4×4 – 8′
2 – 4×4 – 10′
Front Wall
5 – 2×4 – 10′
3 – 2×4 – 12′
2 – 2×4 – 8′
Back Wall Frame
5 – 2×4 – 10′
3 – 2×4 – 12′
1 – 2×4 – 8′
Right Wall Frame
2 – 2×4 – 8′
3 – 2×4 – 12′
2 – 2×4 – 8′
Left Wall
8 – 2×4 – 8′
2 – 2×4 – 12′
Roof – Rafter/Truss
6 – 2×4 – 10′
6 – 2×4 – 8′
4 – 1/2″ Plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
Floor Deck
4 – 2×4 – 8′
1 – 3/4″ Plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
Inside Wall Frame
5 – 2×4 – 8′
Nest Box
Material for nest box not included (see “nest box plans“)
Siding – Wire Mesh – Roof Trim
Wire Mesh
5 – T1-11 Exterior Siding – 4’x8′ sheet
2 – 2×4 – 10′
2 – 2×4 – 12′
Front Door
5 – 1×4 – 8′
Right Side Door
3 – 2×4 – 8′
Trim
24 – 1×2 – 8′
Hardware
3″ deck screws
3 1/2″ galvanized nails
1 1/2″ galvanized nails
2″ galvanized nails
staples
1 1/4″ galvanized finishing nails
3″ galvanized finishing nails
4 – door hinge
2 – door handle
2 – door latch
Shingle
roofing felt
drip edge
roof tacks
roofing felt staples
Cutting List
Cutting List
Floor Frame
2 – 4×4 – 8′
2 – 4×4 – 10′
Front Wall
5 – 2×4 – 10′
6 – 2×4 – 6′
1 – 2×4 – 3′ 9″
2 – 2×4 – 3′ 5 1/2″
Back Wall Frame
5 – 2×4 – 10′
6 – 2×4 – 6′
2 – 2×4 – 1′ 9 3/4″
Right Wall Frame
2 – 2×4 – 7′ 5″
6 – 2×4 – 6′
6 – 2×4 – 2′ 5 1/2″
Left Wall
5 – 2×4 – 7′ 5″
5 – 2×4 – 6′
1 – 2×4 – 1′ 6 1/4″
1 – 2×4 – 1′ 10 1/2″
2 – 2×4 – 3′ 6 1/4″
Roof – Rafter/Truss
12 – 2×4 – 4′ 7 3/8″ (26.5 degree angle cut on one end)
6 – 2×4 – 8′ (63.5 degree angle cut on both ends in opposite direction)
4 – 1/2″ Plywood – 4’x8′ sheet (cut to size)
Floor Deck
3 – 2×4 – 7′ 9″
1 – 2×4 – 7′ 5″
1 – 3/4″ Plywood – 4’x8′ sheet (cut to size)
Inside Wall Frame
2 – 2×4 – 7′ 5″
5 – 2×4 – 3′ 4 3/4″
1 – 2×4 – 1′ 6 1/4″
1 – 2×4 – 1′
Nest Box
(see “nest box plans“)
Siding – Wire Mesh – Roof Trim
Wire Mesh (cut to size)
5 – T1-11 Exterior Siding – 4’x8′ sheet (cut to size)
4 – 2×4 – 4′ 7 3/8″ (26.5 degree angle cut on one end)
2 – 2×4 – 12′ (cut to size)
Front Door
5 – 1×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Right Side Door
2 – 2×4 – 6′ 1 1/2″
2 – 2×4 – 2′ 6″
Trim
24 – 1×2 – 8′ (cut to size)
Floor Frame
Cut two 4×4’s to 8′ long. Cut two 4×4’s to 10′ long. Notch the ends 1 3/4″ deep. Assemble using 3″ deck screws.
Front Wall
Cut two 2×4’s to 10′ long. Cut six 2×4’s to 6′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2 nails.
Notch the wall studs 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ deep as shown on illustration above.
Cut three 2×4’s to 10′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3″ deck screws.
Frame the front door opening as shown on illustration above. Cut one 2×4 to 3′ 9″ long. Cut two 2×4’s to 3′ 5 1/2″ long, notch the top end around 2×4, assemble using 3 1/2″ nails.
Back Wall Frame
Cut two 2×4’s to 10′ long. Cut six 2×4’s to 6′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2 nails.
Notch the wall studs 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ deep as shown on illustration above.
Cut three 2×4’s to 10′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3″ deck screws.
Cut two 2×4’s to 1′ 9 3/4″ long, assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Right Wall Frame
Cut two 2×4’s to 7′ 5″ long. Cut six 2×4’s to 6′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Notch the wall studs 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ deep as shown on illustration above.
Cut six 2×4’s to 2′ 5 1/2″ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3″ deck screws.
Left Wall Frame
Cut two 2×4’s to 7′ 5″ long. Cut five 2×4’s to 6′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Notch the wall studs 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ deep as shown on illustration above.
Cut three 2×4’s to 7′ 5″ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3″ deck screws.
Cut one 2×4 to 1′ 6 1/4″ long. Cut one 2×4 to 1′ 10 1/2″ long. Cut two 2×4’s to 3′ 6 1/4″ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Install the wall frames to the floor frame using 3 1/2″ nails. Cut and remove the 2×4 on door opening, see illustration above for details.
Roof – Rafter/Truss
Cut twelve 2×4’s to 4′ 7 3/8″ long, cut a 26.5 degree angle cut on one end. Cut six 2×4’s to 8′ long, cut a 63.5 degree angle cut on both ends in opposite direction.
Cut out plywood gussets and assemble the roof truss as shown on illustration above using 1 1/2″ nails.
Place roof truss over wall studs and install using 3 1/2″ nails.
Measure, cut, and install 1/2″ plywood roof deck using 1 1/2″ nails.
Floor Deck
Cut three 2×4’s to 7′ 9″ long, install as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut one 2×4 to 7′ 5″ long, install as shown on illustration above, toe-nail 3 1/2″ nails through the 2×4 and into the wall stud.
Measure, cut, and install the 3/4″ plywood floor deck using 2″ nails.
Inside Wall Frame
Cut two 2×4’s to 7′ 5″ long. Cut five 2×4’s to 3′ 4 3/4″ long. Cut one 2×4 to 1′ 6 1/4″ long. Cut one 2×4 to 1′ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Install the inside wall frame as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Nest Box
Build the nest box, see “chicken coop nest box plans” for directions, and install using 3 1/2″ nails.
Siding – Wire Mesh – Roof Trim
Cut to size and install the wire mesh using staples.
Cut and install the siding to the left side of the coop using 1 1/4″ finishing nails.
Cut four 2×4’s to 4′ 7 3/8″ long, cut a 26.5 degree angle cut on one end. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3″ finishing nails. Measure, cut, and install the front and back roof trim as shown on illustration above using 3″ finishing nails.
Measure, cut, and install the siding for the front and back wall, install using 1 1/4″ finishing nails. Cut the front door opening, the siding that has been cut out will be used to make the door.
Measure, cut, and install the siding for the inside wall, install using 1 1/4″ finishing nails. Cut out the door opening to the inside wall.
Front Door
Measure, cut, and install the 1×4 trim around door opening. Use 1 1/4″ finishing nails to install.
Use the siding that was cut out of the door opening to make the front door. Measure, cut, and install 1×4 trim on the door as shown on illustration above. Use 1 1/4″ finishing nails to install.
Add hinges, door handle, and latch, and install door.
Right Side Door
Cut two 2×4’s to 6′ 1 1/2″ long, notch the ends 3 1/2″ x 3/4″ deep. Cut two 2×4’s to 2′ 6″ long, notch the ends 3 1/2″ x 3/4″ deep. Assemble using 1 1/4″ nails. Cut wire mesh to size and install with staples.
Add hinges, door handle, and latch, and install door.
Shingles/Trim
Install roof felt, and shingles. Cut 1×2 trim and install.
These plans are great. Quick question… do you have plans for the ramp for the hens to get into the upper level?
Thank you for all the plans you make and allow me to download, Have never seen such a simplistic straightforward site, well done and keep up the good work.
For those not as adept as you, you make it so easy
Thanks
Colin
Your chicken coop plans are outstanding and often to a variety of customizations. I appreciate that you designed the 8’x10′ coop and the 10’x8′ chicken run such that the gables match. The only caveat I see is the lack of a roost inside the coop for the chickens to sleep on.