Cluck-It Coop Plans Level Version – DIY Chicken Coop with Style and Function

The Cluck-It Coop Construction Manual includes material and price lists, cut lists and step-by-step building instructions. The goal in creating these instructions was to provide a “coop kit” at half the price of comparable chicken coop kits on the market. The only difference is you purchase the materials and make the cuts. The material and price lists provide not only the materials needed for the coop construction, but also a suggested nationwide supplier for each item to make the purchasing process easier.

Once the material is purchased, a detailed cut list is provided so that all cuts can be made at once. With the addition of pocket holes, you are now where you would be after buying a kit while saving 50% of the price.

Months were spent illustrating and explaining every step of the construction process; one board, panel, and door at a time. Even so far as including how many screws are used in each step. This is far from the 10-15 page guess-as-you-go coop build you would normally purchase. This is a 100-page instruction manual with over 200 pictures detailing EVERY step of the building process. If you have the tools and time, you CAN build this coop. Instructions for optional accessories like rainwater collection, feeding & watering systems and bantam accessories are also provided.

Read below for size, features, material costs and tools needed.

The Cluck-It Coop consists of three connected areas: the raised coop, the tunnel and the run.
• The raised coop measures 4’ x 6’. The roosting area inside the coop measures 4’ x 5’ with two roosting bars which can comfortably accommodate 10 large breed hens or 16 bantams. Three interior nesting boxes are accessible from the outside of the coop.
• The tunnel area measures 3’ x 5’ and contains the ladder from the coop to the run and a planting box for flowers or vegetables.
• The walk-in run measures 6’ x 9’ with a Dutch-style door, roosting bar and optional feeding and watering systems.

Key features of the Cluck-It Coop:
• Provides full protection from predators and includes a predator apron around the base.
• The coop provides maximum ventilation with an open roof and large windows on each of the four sides which can be propped open to increase ventilation.
• Provides ample light with the transparent roof and open-wall design
• The deep litter method is utilized in the Cluck-It Coop but any cleaning and bedding method may be used.
• HDPE lining throughout the coop along with fully opening clean-out doors make cleaning a breeze.
• Build-instructions for optional accessories makes chicken maintenance very easy.
• Construction manual can be printed at home or viewed on a phone, tablet or computer.
• Full email support is available with the purchase of the Cluck-It Coop if you have any questions.

Cost and Materials:
• The primary materials used on the Cluck-It Coop are lumber, plywood, hardware cloth, sheet HDPE and polycarbonate for windows and the roof.
• Most of the material can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes. Polycarbonate and HDPE sheets can be purchased from Grainger and a few items from Amazon.
• The Cluck-It-Coop is a financial investment. It involves multiple structures, HDPE interior for easy cleaning, plexiglass windows and a built-in planter to add character. You can expect to spend $2,000-$3,000 if built as described (priced at $2,850 in Jan of 2023). Similar build-it-yourself coop kits would cost $5,000-$7000 if purchased online.

Required Tools:
• Shovel
• Level
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Speed Square
• Circular Saw
• Handsaw
• Hammer
• Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 320
• Wire Snips
• Power Drill/Driver
Helpful but not Necessary Tools:
• Jig Saw
• Table Saw
• Miter Saw
• Fencing Stapler and Air Compressor

Enjoy the process and email us pictures of your results!