Plans for enclosures for chickens, including 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and sourcing guides. Variations for wheels, skids, and different sizes may be developed easily from a common base structure.
The first complete version of this enclosure uses u-bolts to attach the hoop to the frame.
View the model in your browser here.
Download the full 3D CAD model, bill of materials and sourcing guide, and manufacturing drawings here. This includes each of the necessary components and sub-assemblies to build the full frame.
The project webpage can be found here
As designed, the materials cost is just over $1700 (USD). Depending on the conditions in your area, 2 inch square tube with a thinner wall can be substituted for 2.5 inch tube. Both materials and links are listed in the sourcing guide. Smaller, thinner-walled material will reduce the cost considerably at the expense of strength and durability.
The design is inspired by the APPPA design, which can be found here.
CAD models are made in FreeCAD, a free and open source modeling software. Assemblies are made with the A2+ workbench, found in the Add-On Manager.