DESCRIPTION OF HATCHING COOP 
 
The hatching coop and runway although built separately must be so 
constructed as to fit close together (Fig. 1). This coop is 37 inches long,

30 inches wide, 28 inches high in front and 18 inches high in back (out-

side dimensions) and is made of 1/2 inch dressed lumber. Uprights at 
each corner are 2" x 2". 
The roof is 40 inches long and 32 inches wide which provides for about 
two inches of overlap on the ends and sides. The roof cracks are covered

with 1" x 3" strips (Fig. 2). The door in the roof is 10 inches
wide (width 
of one board), 24 inches long and braced underneath to prevent warping 
(Fig. 2). 
 
Fig. 3. 
 
Fig. 3 shows the slat construction of the front of the coop. These 
slats are made of 1" x 2" lumber spaced 3 inches apart. The center
slat 
can be raised as shown to enable the hen to get out and when lowered 
the bottom end fits into a slot which holds it firmly in place. 
The runway is 36 inches long, 30 inches wide, 25 inches high (outside 
dimensions) and of 2" x 2" lumber covered with 34 inch mesh chicken

wire firmly fastened with staples. The bottom and the end facing the 
coop are left open. 
The door in the top of the runway is 16" x 26" (outside dimensions)

and is also 2" x 2" material jointed on the corners (Fig. 3)* Both
the 
door and door frame are faced with 1" x 2" strips. These strips
hold 
the wire in place and provide, a fastening surface for the hinges and but-

ton. Three-inch strap hinges are used on the doors of both the runway 
and the coop.