POULTRY Shed

This design is easy to build. To make the shed even more efficient, build it on skids so it can be moved easily. Or, build it on piers to provide increased protection from ground predators and to increase the lifespan of the coop’s wooden base. Windows can be filled with pieces of fiberglass that can be removed for summertime ventilation. If you can find used windows with wooden sashes, utilize them for easy ventilation and to give the coop a finished look. The poultry shed also incorporates roosts, feeders, nesting boxes, space for a waterer and a closed-off space for storage of feed and supplies. The design is best for a small flock of no more than a dozen birds. You can provide outdoor access by fencing in an area around the coop and allowing your birds to range freely — the comfort of the poultry shed will bring them home at night to roost safely and peacefully. The poultry shed and chicken ark plans are based on those in How To Build Animal Housing by Carol Ekarius.

This poultry shed is a simple, affordable design that is easy to build. Side and end view dimensions for the poultry shed Top view of poultry shed. This design incorporates storage space, feeder and waterer space, as well as roosts and nesting boxes.