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

Our digital DIY plans for the 6×12 chicken coop provide everything you need to build a charming, country cottage-style space for your chickens. The design features a spacious 84 square feet of total living area, intelligently divided between a generous, 36-square-foot enclosed coop and an attached, walk-in run of equal size.

The coop’s solid, shed-like structure is designed to be easily insulated if needed, ensuring your chickens stay comfortable in various climates. Inside, the coop provides approximately 3.6 square feet per bird, a comfortable amount of space that helps reduce stress during any periods of confinement.

The plans detail how to construct two full-height doors that make daily chicken care much easier. One door provides access to the coop for collecting eggs and cleaning, while the other opens directly into the run, allowing you to enter for feeding and maintenance without bending over.

To ensure a healthy environment for your flock, our plans include specifications for a purpose-built, draft-free ventilation system with high and low vents. This promotes essential air circulation, helping to manage moisture and ammonia levels.

The interior design features high walls that give your chickens ample vertical space while creating convenient storage areas for your cleaning supplies and maintenance tools. The plans also guide you on placing the coop on a prepared foundation, such as a gravel pad, to improve drainage and longevity.

Although the run is slightly undersized for the advertised capacity of 10 chickens, the plans provide suggestions for extending the run or allowing frequent access to a larger, secure yard. The design also includes recommendations for adding a roof over the run to protect your flock from inclement weather.

These comprehensive digital plans include a complete materials list, step-by-step instructions, and detailed measurements to help you successfully build this practical, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing chicken housing solution.