8×10 Chicken Coop Plans – Gable Roof – Free PDF

8×10 chicken coop plans, plans include a free PDF download, material list, and step-by-step drawings.

8×10 Chicken Coop Plans – Gable Roof – Overview

8×10 Chicken Coop Plans – Gable Roof – Material List

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.