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A full walk-in shed coop: framed floor on piers, four stud walls, a 15° shed roof, T1-11 siding, shuttered windows, and an external nesting box you gather eggs from without going in.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor joists | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Floor rims | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 96" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Floor sheathing | 1 | 3/4" × 48" × 96" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Front wall top plate | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 96" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Front wall studs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Door jack studs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 69 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Door header / bottom plates | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 33" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side wall studs Four per wall — build two walls. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Window headers and sills | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side wall plates | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 41" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back wall plates | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 96" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back wall studs Top end cut at 15° — the roof slope lives in these studs. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 84 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Rafters Both ends 15°, parallel, then the bottom point trimmed square 2-5/8" down — see the step; it gives a flush face for the front wall. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 49 7/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Nesting box sides One end at 30° — the sloped lid line. Hens don't roost on a slope, which is the point. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 23 3/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Nesting box bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 36 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Nesting box door/lid | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 36" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Nesting box trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 36 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Nesting box back supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Shutter boards For four shutters. | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shutter battens | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x2 rip or 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| T1-11 siding, 4x8 sheet | 6 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, flooring grade The floor. Cover with linoleum — future-you, on cleaning day, insists. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft or stud length Only 5 must be true 8-footers; the rest can be studs. | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Trim and shutters. | 17 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Window trim and nesting box. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2", 4x8 sheet Roof deck. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 10 ft The nesting box. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hinges, assorted Door, four shutters, nesting box lid. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Framing nails, 16d, or 3" construction screws | 300 each | ☐ |
| Galvanized nails, 2", ring shank Siding, roof deck, trim. | 300 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/2" and 1-1/4" Rafters (with 2-1/2" screws), doors, and nesting box. | 100 each | ☐ |
| Roofing, ~50 sq ft Metal panels or shingles, your call and your climate's. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hardware cloth and staples Windows. Hardware cloth stops raccoons; chicken wire only stops chickens. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.