Chicken Coop Plans: The Basic Coop Hen House (eBook on USB Flash Drive)

Description: * * * PLEASE NOTE: These chicken coop plans are not available as an instant download when purchased via eBay. Instead, we will send them to you on a USB flash/thumb drive via postal mail. A standard USB port is required. Also, this listing is for a set of chicken coop plans ONLY. No building materials are included. The plans come as a universal PDF file that is compatible with nearly all desktop and mobile devices. You can view and/or print them out to get started on your coop project. ====================The Basic Coop Stand-Alone Hen House Backyard Chicken Coop Plans (up to 4 chickens)The Basic Coop chicken coop plans show you how to build a simple, safe, and adorable henhouse for your small backyard flock — for around $250! Whether you're new to chickens or to woodworking, these plans show you how to build a beautiful coop to start or grow your hobby. . . Key features of The Basic Coop design:» Ideal for up to 4 standard laying hens, or customize for more» Offers ample ventilation and light with a secure "open-ceiling" design» Easy access through the egg door and larger main door» Fully secured against predators with lockable latches and hardware cloth ceiling» Works well as a brooder to start your flock» Perfect for letting your chickens free range within a fenced-in area, or you can attach an automatic door or enclosed run (not included)» Measures about 3'w x 3'd x 4'h (915 x 915 x 1220 mm)» Fully paintable on all sides» Simple cuts, easy-to-find materials, and straightforward coop assembly» Built with pride. . . by you! About The Basic Coop stand-alone hen house chicken coop plan itself:» Written for beginners. This 45+ page e-book includes a detailed tools and materials list, measurements, photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions to show you how to build a coop both you and your chickens will love.» Includes both U.S. (feet/inches) and metric units (millimeters)» Compatible with iPad and other PDF-friendly tablets, phones, and readers» Password protected for security. Your password will be included in a file on the USB drive.» Comes with email support, directly from the designer. The Basic Coop is an efficient, modern design that lets you make the most of commonly available materials. With these plans, you not only get responsive, email support from the designer, but you also enjoy the benefit of the knowledge, ideas, and examples of a large community of fellow coop builders. Read on for more details. . . What size is The Basic Coop?The Basic Coop measures about 3'w x 3'd x 4'h (915 x 915 x 1220 mm) at the frame. Add a half foot or so all around for the roof overhang. Inside, the coop offers 9 sq. ft. (.84 sq. meters) of floorspace and 48 inches (1220 mm) of roost space. There's one nest box indicated in the plan, just right for 4 hens to share. How much do materials cost to build this chicken coop? The coop can be built primarily of plywood siding or MDO, two-by-two lumber, hardware cloth, polycarbonate roofing, and the hardware to bring it all together. Purchased new at a big-box store like The Home Depot or Lowe's, these materials should run you roughly $250–$360 USD, pre-tax (priced at $345 in January 2024). A complete, detailed materials list is in the plan.Foremost on our minds in designing The Basic Coop was finding a way to use affordable, easy-to-find materials — and then making the most of each and every one. As one example, the plans show you how to cut the walls, doors, floor, and nest box from just two standard sheets of 1/2" (13 mm) plywood siding or plywood. By not having to buy a third sheet, you save good money right from the start.At the same time, you get more than you'd expect from a chicken coop of this price. More space, more light, more ventilation, and — since you select the materials and build it yourself — more quality, for a stand-alone coop that will last. How long does it take to build this coop? If you've read through the plan and work at a comfortable pace, it can be built in about 4 days. This includes time for shopping, sanding, cutting, sealing/painting, and assembling. If you add your own customizations, it may take a little longer. Do you offer these plans by instant download or email instead of shipping them on a USB flash drive? Sorry, but not when purchased through eBay. When you purchase the plans on eBay, we send them on a secure USB thumb drive via USPS First Class Mail. Sending the plans by email or by any other digital delivery method is not allowed and violates eBay's policy regarding digitally delivered goods.The USB drive includes a PDF file that is the full-color, printable e-book (actually, there are two files: one in metric, one in feet/inches) and a text file with your unique file-open password. Open to view and print the plans, then get started on your chicken coop. What tools do I need? The plan is written for complete beginners. The cuts are all straightforward (no tricky angles to measure), and the tools are pretty standard ones that you likely either have or can easily borrow or buy. Here's the tool list from the plan:» Circular saw» Power drill/driver with assorted bits» Tape measurer» Pencil» Two sawhorses» Handsaw» Hammer» Combination square or speed square» Two clamps with at least a 3” (75 mm) capacity» Wire (metal) snips that can handle 19-gauge wire or heavier» Sanding block and 80-grit (or so) sandpaper» Paintbrush» Handbroom and dustpan (helpful)» Dropcloth (for painting) What climates are The Basic Coop best suited for?The Basic Coop is right at home just about anywhere. That's because what chickens need most of all is proper ventilation and fresh air. In the winter, the henhouse offers solid protected from drafts. You can add a board above part of the open ceiling or add a flat panel heater or heated waterer if the mercury really dips. Can you describe the layout inside the coop? There are two roosts in The Basic Coop, which also work to support the raised nest box. This "stacked" design lets you hang or set a feeder and waterer where your chickens won't be tempted to perch on them, so food and water stay cleaner. Above the henhouse the open-ceiling design provides critical ventilation and is secured with durable hardware cloth for protection. It's capped with a translucent roof (not clear) that lets in light while providing sheltering and shading your flock. What do I need to know about this style of coop? Because this design is for a stand-alone coop (hen house only), you should also provide plenty of space outside the coop for your flock, as this is important for their overall health. Plan on letting your hens out into a fenced-in day yard or other enclosed space daily. You can install an automatic door for this purpose (not included) or attach an enclosed run (instructions not included, but see our other listings). Your chickens will return to the coop to lay their eggs, to get shelter, and to roost at night. How do you clean out this chicken coop?Clean the henhouse from the wide front door. Simply brush the litter out onto the ground or into a shallow box/pan and add new bedding material. How often you do this will depend on the season, the depth of the bedding, and so on. You do a quick cleaning of the nest box from the egg door, or slide the box out altogether for a more complete cleaning. Do you offer plans for other chicken coop and run designs?Yes! Please view our other listings for more of our DIY design plans. Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee?Absolutely. Give the plan a try. If it doesn't work out, send the USB drive back within 30 days (you pay return shipping), and we'll send you a full refund. No hassle. No questions asked. Satisfaction guaranteed. Any questions as you go? We're just a message away. NOTE: The Garden Coop LLC is the legal copyright holder of the content in this listing and in our plans, including all designs, photos, descriptions, and text. It is intended solely for the use of the purchaser and may be printed for personal use only. No images or content from this eBay listing or our e-books and plans may be published, resold, shared, or distributed without written consent from the copyright holder. (That's us.) Copyright ©2008-2024 The Garden Coop LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Garden Coop LLC is the author and sole owner of the content of this eBook.

Price: 24.95 USD

Location: Portland, Oregon

End Time: 2024-02-29T02:33:55.000Z

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