7 ft Tall Barn Chicken Coop Nesting Boxes Plans

This step by step diy project is about 7 ft tall barn chicken coop roof plans. This is PART 3 of the chicken coop project, where I show you how to build the nesting boxes for the project. Make sure you secure everything with attention and make adjustments to my plans, if necessary. Take a look over the rest of my woodworking plans, if you want to get more building inspiration.

When buying the lumber, you should select the planks with great care, making sure they are straight and without any visible flaws (cracks, knots, twists, decay). Investing in cedar or other weather resistant lumber is a good idea, as it will pay off on the long run. Use a spirit level to plumb and align the components, before inserting the galvanized screws, otherwise the project won’t have a symmetrical look. If you have all the materials and tools required for the project, you could get the job done in about a day. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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7 ft Tall Barn Chicken Coop Nesting Boxes Plans

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Cut & Shopping Lists

B – 1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 96″ long SKID
C – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long, 5 pieces – 17″ long FLOOR FRAME
D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 20″x96″ long FLOOR
I – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 27 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 18″ long, 1 piece – 13″ long, 1 piece – ” long 5xFRAME
H – 2 pieces of T1-11 siding – 20″x27 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 16″x48″ long SIDING
O – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 22 1/2″x96″ long, 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 96″ long, 4 pieces – 15 1/2″ long LID

8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 8′
1 piece of T1-11 siding – 4’x8′
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
3 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8′
hinges, latch
2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws, 1 5/8″ screws
4d nails, 6d nails, ties
wood filler , wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

One day

PART 1: 7′ Tall Barn Chicken Coop Plans
PART 2: 7′ Tall Barn Chicken Coop Roof Plans
PART 3: 7′ Tall Barn Chicken Nest Boxes Plans
PART 4: 7′ Tall Barn Coop Door Plans

How to build a 7′ barn chicken coop plans

Nest-box-frame

The first step of the project is to build the frame for the nesting boxes. Use 2×4 lumber for the frame. Cut the components at the right dimensions and then lay them on a level surface. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components. Check if the corners are square and align the edges with attention.

Attaching the nest box floor

Fit the frame to the chicken coop. Align the edges with attention and fit a 4×4 skid under the frame. Use rafter ties to lock the frame to the skid.

Nest box floor

Use 3/4″ plywood for the floor of the nesting boxes. Mark the cut lines and then get the job done with a circular saw. Use 1 5/8″ screws to lock the sheets into place, every 8″ along the framing.

Building-the-nesting-box-frames

Use 2×4 lumber for the nesting box frames. Use a miter saw to make all the angle cuts and then drill pocket holes, at both ends. Align the edges with attention and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock everything together tightly.

Component

Top component for the frames.

Nesting boxes frames

Fit the frames to the floor and place them equally spaced. Drill pilot holes through the frames and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the frame and floor of the chicken coop. Plumb the frames with a spirit level.

Nesting boxes sheets

Use T1-11 siding sheets to the nesting boxes. Cut the panels at the right dimensions and then secure them into place with 2″ nails, every 8″ along the framing.

Nesting box sides

Use T1-11 siding panels for the sides of the nesting boxes. Use a circular saw to make the angle cuts to the sheets. Align the edges and insert 2″ nails, every 8″ along the framing.

Chicken-nesting-box-lid

Use 3/4″ plywood and 1×4 lumber for the nesting box lid. Set the trims to the plywood panel and insert 1 5/8″ screws, every 8″. Leave no gaps between the components for a professional result.

Opposite side wall trims

Fit 1×4 trims to the side wall of the chicken coop. Align the edges with attention and insert 2″ nails, every 8″ along the framing.

7 ft Tall Chicken Coop Plans

This 4×8 gambrel shed chicken coop is easy to build and extremely durable. This chicken coop is ideal for raising several chickens to get fresh eggs. Moreover, this coop has a nice design and it is super easy to build. Remember that I have tons of other chicken coop plans on MyOutdoorPlans, so take a look HERE. Check out PART 1, PART 2 and PART 4 of the project, so you learn how to build the frame of the coop, the roof and the doors.

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