Chicken Coop Run for Shed Coop
Build a run for your chicken coop! Free easy step by step tutorial.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 4 – 2x6 @ 12 feet long
- 7 – 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 9 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 1 – 2x4 @ 10 feet long (cut three 35” door pieces from this board to conserve lumber)
- 1 – 100 foot roll 36” wide chicken wire
- ½” staples
- 2 exterior gate hinge sets
- 2 ½” Pocket Hole screws
- 4 – 2x6 @ 12 feet long
- 13 – 2x4 @ 48” long
- 7 – 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- DOORS
- 4 – 2x4 @ 35”
- 4 – 2x4 @ 47 ½”
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
Step by step
01
Step 1
Build the two walls.
02
Step 2
Then attach tops and ends.
03
Step 3
And then the door framing.
04
Step 4
Now just run your chicken wire over the top.
05
Build doors using pocket holes and door pieces.
Attach chicken wire to front of doors.
06
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
