Chicken coop · materials & cut list
Chicken coop materials list & cut list
Small coop with attached predator-proof run. Below is the standard parts list and cut list for a typical chicken coop, generated by the same engine that powers our free calculator. Quantities scale with your dimensions — this is the baseline shopping list before you customize.
Estimates only — not a quote. Baseline total: $1,711
Materials list
| Item | Qty | Unit cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation skids (PT 4×4 × 8') | 2 ea | $28 | $56 |
| Floor joists (PT 2×6 × 8') | 7 ea | $18 | $126 |
| Floor deck (3/4" PT plywood) | 2 ea | $42 | $84 |
| Wall studs (2×4 × 8') | 26 ea | $6 | $156 |
| Plates (2×4 × 12') | 6 ea | $8 | $48 |
| Sheathing (7/16" OSB 4×8) | 5 ea | $28 | $140 |
| Siding (t1-11 4×8) | 5 ea | $48 | $240 |
| Metal roof panels (3×10) | 3 ea | $55 | $165 |
| Nest boxes (pre-built) | 1 ea | $45 | $45 |
| Roost bar (2×2 × 8') | 1 ea | $8 | $8 |
| Coop pop door + hardware | 1 ea | $90 | $90 |
| Run posts (PT 4×4 × 8') | 7 ea | $22 | $154 |
| Concrete for run posts (50lb) | 14 bag | $6.5 | $91 |
| 1/2" hardware cloth (4×25 roll) | 4 roll | $65 | $260 |
| Fasteners (nails, screws, staples) | 4 lb | $12 | $48 |
Cut list
| Part | Qty | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skids | 2 | 4×4 × 6' | Set on level gravel pad. |
| Floor joists | 7 | 2×6 × 4' | 16" on-center. |
| Wall studs | 26 | 2×4 × 5' | 16" on-center; build walls flat then tilt up. |
| Run posts | 7 | 4×4 × 8' | Set 24" in ground on concrete. 7 posts around 10×6ft run. |
| Roost bar | 1 | 2×2 × 4' | 12" off the floor, at least 18" from walls. Round the top edges. |
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