What are some materials required to build a chicken coop?

* Framing: 2x4s or 2x6s

* Siding: 1x6s or plywood

* Roofing: Asphalt shingles or metal roofing

* Trim: 1x4s or 1x6s

2. Hardware

* Nails or screws

* Hinges

* Latches

* Door handles

* Window hardware

* Ventilation hardware (optional)

3. Insulation

* Fiberglass batts or rolls

* Foam board

* Straw bales (optional)

4. Concrete or cinder blocks

* For the foundation

5. Chicken wire or hardware cloth

* For the walls and floor of the run

6. Perches

* For the chickens to roost on

7. Nesting boxes

* For the chickens to lay their eggs in

8. Feeders and waterers

* For the chickens to eat and drink from

9. Heat lamp (optional)

* For keeping the chickens warm in cold weather

10. Thermostat (optional)

* To control the temperature of the heat lamp