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A single-hole chicken nesting box built from a 1x12 and cedar fence pickets. A one-afternoon coop upgrade from cheap, rot-resistant stock.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Longest-point measurement; one end cut at 20° off square for the roof slope. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Floor Can be raised for a deeper straw bed. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 12" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Front / back wall boards | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 13 1/2" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Roof boards | 3 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/2" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 4 ft (Pine or Cedar) Sides and floor. Cedar lasts longer outdoors if you can get it. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cedar fence pickets, 72" (Western Red Cedar) Nominally 5-1/2" wide and about 5/8" thick. Walls and roof. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 2 ft (Pine or Cedar) Top supports. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood screws, 2" Self-tapping, exterior-rated — plain steel rusts and stains in a coop. | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.