Isthmus Handyman LLC

Playhouse Coop Plans Building Package

I am the designer and builder of the Playhouse Coop.  You can build this attractive, portable chicken coop in your back yard!   House up to 5 large chickens in the 4' x 8' model..   It is cute, cozy, impenetrable and easy to clean!   No heat or insulation necessary, even in the cold climates.  It is designed for maximum ventilation in warm climates.   Our Wisconsin temperatures vary from -15F to 100F.  Plans are available in inches and centimeters.   This is a great intermediate level  do-it-yourself project.  If you use a carpenter or handyperson, s/he  will appreciate these complete, easy- to- follow plans.    The building package includes:

-Six Pages of Professionally Produced, Easy to Read, Scale Construction -Drawings
-Full color CAD dimensional drawings.
-Detailed Photos and 2 Videos Clips
-A Complete Building Materials and Cut  List
-Detailed Construction Guide Booklet
-Imperial and Metric Measurements
-Technical Support
-All Information Digitally Delivered 

To order please use the PayPal option at the bottom of this page.

This shorter red roofed model (below) can be easily built from these plans. It is a truncated version of the 4 ft. x 8 ft. design.

If you are considering a larger flock, I also offer the plans and the materials/cut list for an 8 ft. x 8 ft. model.  They are in imperial (inches) measurements.

Purchase price for the Playhouse Coop Plans Package:   $35.00
The 4 ft. x 8 ft. and the 8 ft. x 8 ft. Playhouse Plans Packages can be purchased together for $50.

To order, please use PayPal option below. You will be redirected to the download page after payment is complete. If you prefer to use an alternative payment method, please e-mail me at Im-handy@sbcglobal.net

Important! Once you have completed your PayPal payment, click on the "Return to Isthmus Handyman L.L.C" link and you will be taken to the download page.

Size

4 ft. X 8 ft.$35.00 USD 8 ft. X 8 ft.$35.00 USD Both Sizes (4X8 & 8X8)$50.00 USD

If for any reason you are not able to pay my asking price but still would like to use the plans to build your coop, then I ask that you email me and let me know your situation.   I don't want to deny anyone the chance to build this fine design due to financial constraints. Just let me know that you would like a set and send me your offer price.    With rising food prices and the current state of the economy, I want to offer a sliding scale price to you if needed.

 

I do business on trust, so if you would like to evaluate the plans before deciding on a purchase, please send me your contact information.  I will send out the digital plans package to you for review. This will help you determine if this project will match your needs as well as your construction skill level. This will answer any questions you might have concerning such things as security against predators, alternative materials, adding wheels, or clean-out options. 

 

As for materials costs, it is difficult to accuratly predict the costs in your area.  Best to figure around $500 for materials for the 4'x8' model and $800 for the 8'x8' design. Because the project does require some basic knowledge of construction, I do not consider it  suitable for those of you brand  new to do it yourself projects.   An experienced carpenter can  complete this coop in approximately 15-20 hours, excluding painting time.

 

 

Related articles:

Backyard Poultry    http://backyardpoultrymag.com/issues/02_03_06.html

USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-06-21-chicken-coops_n.htm