![]() ![]() Make sure you cut your angle across the narrow sides of the board Take two 2x4x2’3” from the scrap pile and cut them into 2x4x181⁄4” (QTY 2) and then cut 45 degree angles on both sides.Cut four 2x4x5’9” and set your scraps to the side.Cut two 2x4圆 and set your scraps to the side.1, 18 Gallon Rubbermaid Tote – To serve as your dustbox. ![]() ![]() 1, #8 Washers – For shimming the barrel lock (you’ll need only 6 from the pack).1, 4” Strap Hinge – For your kickstand.4, 13” Milk Crates – For the self cleaning nesting boxes.1, 3.5 Quart Mineral Feeder – For Kelp and Aragonite free choice minerals.3, 4” Gate and Eye Hook – For securing the swivel bar into a nest blocker and the kickstand.1, 1.31” X 10.5’ Galvanized Steel Chain-Link Fence Top Rail – Serves as your handle.100 Count, Teks #9 X 1 ½” Roofing Screws – For securing the roofing panels.1 Pound, ¾” Staples – For securing the wire mesh.1 Box, #10 X 3” Stainless Steel Deck Screws – For framing.1 Pound, #8 X 1 ⅝” Stainless Steel Deck Screws – For framing.8 (Two Packs of 5), ½” EMT Wtraps – For securing the axle for the wheels.4, 3/4” Lock Washers – For securing the wheels.8, 2”X2” Flat Washers – For securing the wheels.2, ¾” X 24” Standard Threaded Rod – For the axles.1, 25’ Roll of 1” Wire Mesh – For the floor of the coop.1, 10’ Roll of ½” Wire Mesh – For the sides (DO NOT use ½” mesh on the floor).4, 3” Hinge – For hinging the door and the roof.2, Spring Links – For clasping the roof shut.2, Safety Hasps – For keeping the roof closed.8, Galvanized Corner Braces – For corner support.4, 6” Wood to Wood Angle – For frame support.12, 1.5” Corner Braces – For frame support.2, 2.75” Lock Pins – For holding the handle in place. 2, Marathon FLAT FREE 26” Tires – These should have a ¾” bore for the wheels.5, Roof Panels – For the roofing and sides.If you’re on a tighter budget, then consider eco-friendly paint over pine 2X4s. 22, 2X4X8 Cedar – Cedar is non-toxic and weather resistant.Protective Eyewear – Safety is important!.Jab Saw – For cutting milk crates into nesting boxes.Adjustable Wrench – For adjusting the ¾” nuts on the axle.Straight Line Chalk Reel – For marking straight lines across your roof paneling for a straight cut.Measuring Tape – Or maybe two (we have two for the helpers).HackSaw – For sawing your metal handle to size.1-½” Spade Bit – For drilling through the wooden arms for the handlebar.Titanium Drill Bit Set – If you already have a drill bit set, make sure you have a 5/16th titanium bit that can drill through the metal.Table Saw – This is much easier than using a Circular Saw, but if that’s all you have, it is possible to use a circular saw.Bit Holder Extension – Used for reaching through the tires AND screwing the roofing screws.Hammer – For hammering the u-nails unto the wire mesh.Drill Driver – For drilling pilot holes and making the hole for your handle.Impact Drill – You could use a drill driver for this if you don’t have an impact drill, but having an impact drill and a drill driver can make life a hair easier.You may like to know that some of the links are affiliate links, which means I’ll get a commission if you purchase. Note: These are the tools and materials I actually use and truly suggest. No more going into the coop for eggs, and if you forget your egg basket or need to transfer a broody hen, just use the milk crate! Nesting Boxes – It uses my self-cleaning, “pre-made” milk crate nesting box design that you can access individually from the outside.Plus, they’re tall enough so that the chickens can get under the house for shade and aerial predator protection during the day. Wheels – Large, non-pneumatic wheels can’t go flat, and will traverse crazy terrain.Handle – The handle for pulling the ChickShaw is easily removed for easy access and can be used to prop up the roof lid.Hinged Roof – The roof is on hinges for those times you need to access chickens, or place something inside like a dust box.Dual-Purpose Door – The door is also the ramp, making it super easy to shut them in at night and let them out in the morning.It makes an automatic fertilizer, and you don’t have to do any shoveling. The 1” floor mesh keeps the predators out, and the manures drop directly to the earth below automatically. Mesh Flooring – This DIY mobile coop cleans itself.Built in Perches – Perches are built into the floor to save height and weight making it easy to move while keeping costs low. ![]()
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