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Step seven: Front door, storage door, hatchway and windows.
A basic door can be made from 18mm exterior plywood.
A hole can be cut out for a window and covered with a piece of Perspex/Plexiglas (or similar clear acrylic sheet) about 50mm bigger than the hole, all the way around. The acrylic sheet can be fixed to the door with screws. Drill the screw holes in the sheet first and apply a bead of clear waterproof sealant around the edge of the acrylic sheet before screwing in place.
Fitting the door
The door should have a 6mm gap each side and the bottom should be slightly above the top of the litter board. When the door is hinged in place (to open in), add the door stops (see diagram).
The windows in the walls can be made in the same way as the door window.
Make the chicken hatchway door so that it is hinged at the bottom and can be opened down to form a ramp. Make the door bigger than the hole, so when the door is closed it will fit between the battens on the side and tuck neatly under the flashing at the top.
You will need to add some type of pad bolt or latch to keep the hatchway door closed.
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Step eight: Perch, mesh, ventilation
Add the perch as shown in Plan - Front elevation and Plan - Side elevation. The perch can be supported by a 100x50 prop at one end and fixed to the lower part of the storage box at the other end with a joist hanger (or similar type fixing bracket).
Ventilation
At the top of the side wall there will be a gap between the top of the wall cladding and the underside of the roofing boards. This gap can be covered with a suitable mesh or purpose-made vents. They can be fitted between the rafters and fixed to the top of the plywood exterior cladding.
And finally!
A bit of paint and it's finished!
Different climatic conditions and environments may necessitate additions and/or variations to this basic plan. For example, in hotter climates the chook house may need to be insulated and have windows that can be opened. In colder areas the chook house may need to be insulated and have shutters that can cover any ventilation areas.
As stated at the beginning, the best type of information and knowledge available is local knowledge, so ask around.
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