Abstract
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Background
Problem statement and criteria
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Description of final project
Coop
The layout of the chicken coop is a simple 4’x6’x4’ box, framed out by 2”x2”. The walls and floor are constructed with ¾” sheets of outdoor grade lumber. The coop is being lifted off the ground with four concrete stands located at each corner of the coop. Giving the coop good ventilation, there are two 6”x12” closable openings positioned at the top corners of the side walls. Chickens will be able to enter the coop with a 1’x2’ door located on the front side. Once the chickens walk into the coop there are three 6”x9” x1’ box like nests placed on both sides. For easy retrieval of the possible eggs being laid in these nests, located on the exterior sides there are swinging doors connected to each individual nest. The doors will be able to pivot of a hinge placed at the top. A single bar that is locked in position and lying across these three doors act as a simple securing system eliminating multiple locks for the coop. Going back inside the coop towards the back there are two roosting bars at different heights giving multiple layers where chickens can roost. The roosting bars are also given a foot space in each direction giving the chickens optimum personal space. Both bars are places on U-shaped frames for the ability of removing them as you lift them up. To make the coop easier to clean, the back wall is turned into a door that is supported by two hinges on the side. Securing the back door so that it cannot be open by anyone is another lock.
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Roof
The roof is a simple gable style design, measuring at a foot tall, it’s made out of the same material as the coop. To make the coop stand up against weather, roofing tile is laid along the top of the rood. This also helps with the insulation.
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Run
The chicken run is laid out at 5’x10’x4’. As the main support, there is a framework made out of 2”x2”. The run itself is made out of chicken wire with one inch opening to give the chickens’ proper protection from predators. To add more protection, the wire runs a foot underneath the ground and buried to ward of predators digging. To get into the run, a 18”x5’ door is positioned on the side of the run. To connect the run to the coop, a 6” overlap of chicken wire is given and laid over the coop. A simple piece of lumber is then laid over the overlapping wire and the coop and screwed into place sealing off the inside of the run.
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Costs
Design Costs
The design cost is the amount of time in hours that the Pollos Hermanos spent on this design project. The design hours were spilt into four categories: design report, group meetings, client meeting, and building. The total hours spent on the design project were 160 hours. Figure below represents the distribution of time and percentages.
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Materials Cost
The cost of the materials used for the construction of The Good Ship Alice COOPer are outlined in table 23849. Due to a majority of materials being donated the total amount spent on this design project was $$$$. The projected retail cost of this design project is $$$$ and is shown in table below.
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Testing Results
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How to build
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Discussion and next steps
References
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