Chicken Coop Plans

Build a home for your chickens with our collection of over 50 free and chicken coop plans, ranging from mobile backyard designs to spacious walk-in coops with attached runs. Not sure where to start? Our detailed chicken coop buying guide below covers everything you need to know to choose the right plan.

4x6 elevated walk in chicken coop for 6 chickens

4×6 Small Chicken Coop Plans For 6 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
6x12 walk in chicken coop with run for 10 chickens

6×12 Gable Roof Chicken Coop & Run Plans For 10 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop(2x6)

2×6 Extra Small Chicken Coop For 6 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Medium Chicken Coop and Run For 20 Chickens

8×16 Gable Roof Chicken Coop & Run Plans For 20 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
10x12 DIY Walk In Chicken Run for 12 chickens

10×12 Medium Chicken Coop & Run Plans For 12 Hens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
7x8 diy elevated chicken coop for 10 chickens

7×8 Multi-Level Hexagonal Chicken Coop For 10 Hens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Small Chicken Coop With Run For 6 Chickens

3×6 Small Chicken Coop Plans With Raised Hutch For 6 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
small elevated chicken coop with run for 6 chickens

4×4 Small Chicken Coop Plans For 6 Chickens & Easy Egg Collection

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop (4x5)

4×5 Low-Maintenance Chicken Coop Plans For 8 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Medium Chicken Coop For 10 Chickens

4×6 Backyard DIY Hen House Plans For 10 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
DIY Chicken House For 20 Chickens

8×12 All-Weather Chicken House Plan For 20 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop( 6x8)

6×8 Hen House Plan For 20 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
4×8 Small Movable Chicken Coop For 6 Chickens

4×8 Small Chicken Tractor Plans For 6 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop (3x4) Tractor

Easy Chicken Tractor Plans For 4 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
6x12 chicken tractor for 10 chickens

Mobile Chicken Tractor Plans For 10 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
DIY Farmhouse Chicken Coop For 12 Chickens

6×6 Amish-Inspired Chicken House Plans For 12 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
6x14 barn style chicken coop for 12 chickens

Barn Style Chicken Coop With Run Plans For 12 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop (10x16) Render

Modern Chicken Coop Plans For 15 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop (4x8)

4×8 Charming Cottage Chicken Coop Plans With Run For 8 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Chicken coop (6x8)

6×8 Cottage-Style Gable Roof Chicken Coop Plans For 12 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
6x10-elevated-chicken-coop-with-run

Charming Elevated Chicken Coop Plans for 8 Hens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.
Walk-In Chicken Coop with run for 16 Hens

Walk-In Chicken Coop Plans with Run & Hutch for 16 Chickens

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $19.99.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Chicken Coop Plan

Raising backyard chickens is a rewarding experience. However, to enjoy the taste of fresh eggs throughout, you need a perfect coop plan to ensure your flock’s happiness and well-being. This comprehensive guide will help you choose the best coop for your lovely birds. The guide covers everything you need to know, starting from the size, placement of essential features, and, most importantly, the budget considerations.

  1. Determining the right coop size

The interior space of your coop is crucial for your chicken’s happiness and overall health.  A small coop will lead to overcrowding, which can lead to stress, quick disease spread, pecking disorder issues, and reduced egg production. On the other hand, a very large coop can be difficult to heat in winter, denying your chickens comfort. Therefore, you must know the coop size you want to build before taking any steps. Here is a breakdown of space requirements.

  • Space per chicken: For every standard-size chicken, the general spacing rule is 2-4 square feet. However, larger breeds and chickens confined in the coop need more space. Bantam chickens need less space. Generally, the breed you want to keep and total flock will determine the amount of space to allocate to each.
  • Free range vs. confined: If your chickens are confined for a more extended period, they need a larger coop and a spacious run. In contrast, free-range chicken needs less coop space.
  • Run space: Leave about 8-10 square feet of run space per chicken to provide adequate space for foraging, exercise, and dust bathing. Such activities are essential for the chicken’s well-being.
  • Number of chickens: Consider your current and future flock size and the rate at which you dispose of or add more chickens with time intervals. Start with a larger coop to avoid overcrowding once you start increasing the birds. Otherwise, you will need to incur more costs building a new coop after growing your flock size.

Example: Six standard-size free-range chickens require at least a 12-24 square feet coop with a 48-60 square foot run.

  1. Essential coop features
  • Ventilation: Adequate and proper ventilation is crucial for fresh air and significantly prevents ammonia buildup from droppings. Choose a coop with vents sufficient to enhance the airflow.
  • Roosting bars: Chicken comfortably sleeps on elevated roosts. Provide them with 10-12 inches of roosting bar space for every large breed chicken and a smaller roost for small size breeds.
  • Nesting boxes: Nesting boxes provide privacy for your hens when laying eggs. Plan adequate nesting boxes for all your layers. One nesting box should accommodate 3-4 hens.
  • Easy cleaning: Features like drooping boards and removable trays simplify cleaning. Choose a coop that will be easy to clean at any time.
  • Predator protection: Right from the start, have a solid foundation, secure latches, and hardware clothes on windows and runs to keep predators away. For added security, have your coop raised slightly above the ground.
  • Accessibility: Include features that will make it easy for you to access the coop. Whether you want to clean, care for the chicken, or collect eggs, you need adequate access points.
  1. Coop placement
  • Sunlight and shade: A south-facing coop is ideal for your birds as it allows adequate morning sun penetration and provides shade during hot afternoons.
  • Protection from elements: Construct our coop in a place where it will not be affected by weather elements like strong winds, heavy rainfall, and snow.
  • Drainage: The drainage near and around the coop should be good to prevent muddy conditions and moisture build-up in the coop. Excess humidity may lead to breeding and spread of illness within your birds.
  • Accessibility to the run: Have easy access to the run attached to the coop to allow your bird to move in and out of the coop and run freely.
  1. Coop styles and material
  • A-Frame: This is a simple but classic coop design that you can choose from. It is simple to install, clean, and maintain.
  • Dutch: It has a hip-style roof and maximizes the interior roof space. You can keep storage spaces here or add more roosts.
  • Combination: This coop style integrates both the run and coop in one structure, making it easy for you to start free-range rearing immediately after you install the coop.
  • Tractor: The movable coop and run allows you to move your birds from one location to another for fresh grazing. You can also move it when there are deplorable weather conditions that might affect it.
  • Quaker: It is designed with an overhanging roofline to offer extra headroom. His space can be used for shelter or additional storage of cleaning tools and other items that can be kept outside.
  • Lean-to: The design saves space as it leans against an already existing wall. 
  • Wood: Wood coops are considered traditional, but they are aesthetically pleasing. That is why they are still popular with most bird-rearing individuals. However, wood is prone to natural damage and requires regular maintenance.
  • Metal:  Metal coops are considered more sturdy and predator-resistant. The only challenge with this material is that it can get extremely hot in summer, thus altering the ideal environment for your birds to grow healthy.
  • Vinyl/plastic: While the material is considered less appealing aesthetically, it is loved for its durability and easy maintenance.
  1. Budget consideration
  • Low cost: Most basic structures are sold at a considerably low price. They, however, require more frequent maintenance practices, which raise the maintenance cost. When choosing such a low-budget structure, be ready to spend frequently on maintenance.
  • Mid-range: For a middle-range budget, you will get a better quality and more durable coop.
  • High-end: If you want high aesthetics and customized designs, you will work with a high-end budget.th materials are premium and long-lasting.
  1. Additional tips
  • Research: Conduct adequate research on the type of coop you want in your backyard. You can consult seasoned chicken keepers, read several reviews, or compare different models to find one that serves your needs.
  • Check for local regulations: to avoid inconveniences and conflicts within your neighborhood, confirm that your coop complies with all set ordinances concerning chicken keeping.
  • Plan for expansions: Your chicken will row and even multiply. You may as well consider bringing in more chicken in the future. If you are anticipating any expansions, make sure you choose a coop that can accommodate more birds.

Considering the tips in this guide, you will be confident in choosing a coop that keeps your bird in a stimulating environment with utmost safety and comfort. Due to having a good coop, your flock will be happy and capable of producing fresh eggs.