{"product_id":"diy-5x12-chicken-coop-plans-for-6-hens-raised-covered-walk-in-run","title":"DIY 5x12 Chicken Coop Plans for 6 Hens: Raised, Covered Walk-In Run","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIY chicken coop plans for 6 hens: a 5' x 12'10-1\/2\" raised coop with a covered walk-in garden run under one shed roof. Instant PDF download with step-by-step drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Product: 5' x 12'10-1\/2\" Chicken Coop with Covered Garden Run Building Plan\u003cbr\u003e- Format: Digital PDF download\u003cbr\u003e- Pages: 46\u003cbr\u003e- Paper Size: US Letter\u003cbr\u003e- Units: Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 12' 10-1\/2\" x 5' footprint; coop floor 32-3\/4\" above the brick course; front wall 121-1\/2\", back wall 102-11\/16\"; roof top about 10' 11\" above the bricks\u003cbr\u003e- Capacity: 6 standard hens\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Raised coop and walk-in run under one 4\/12 shed roof, wood-tone siding and asphalt shingles\u003cbr\u003e- Skill Level: Intermediate (2 people, about 3 weekends plus the footing)\u003cbr\u003e- Includes: 18 illustrated build steps, shopping list, hardware list, master cut list, cut diagrams, cutting templates, elevations, floor plan and 8 finished renderings\u003cbr\u003e- Best For: Backyard chicken keepers with 6 hens who want a small coop with a tall, fully covered run\u003cbr\u003e- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## What's Included in This Chicken Coop Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 46-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the shingles of a 5x12 chicken coop with a covered run. The coop has about 26 sq ft of floor space, and the walk-in garden run plus the space under the coop adds about 54 sq ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, doors, framing and ventilation\u003cbr\u003e- Back and end elevations plus a floor plan of the full layout\u003cbr\u003e- Shopping lists for lumber, sheet goods, footing, fasteners, hardware, roofing and finish\u003cbr\u003e- Master cut list with a Part ID, size, quantity and step for every piece\u003cbr\u003e- Cut diagrams for lumber and sheet goods, and cutting templates for angled parts\u003cbr\u003e- 18 illustrated steps, from the footing and brick course to the aviary door\u003cbr\u003e- Finishing and care notes with answers to common questions\u003cbr\u003e- 8 computer renderings of the finished coop, inside and out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Raised Chicken Coop Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A coop in the last two bays, raised on 4x4 posts with the floor 32-3\/4\" above the brick course\u003cbr\u003e- A 30\" x 70-1\/2\" coop door at waist height with an access ramp\u003cbr\u003e- Four outside nesting boxes on the coop end under a hinged, shingled lid\u003cbr\u003e- A roost ladder with 12\" of roost per bird\u003cbr\u003e- A fixed window for light, a 3.5 sq ft vent grille with a hinged storm cover and about 5.0 sq ft of screened eave vents\u003cbr\u003e- A 12-1\/2\" square pop door with a cleated ramp down into the run\u003cbr\u003e- Deep litter floor, with a loose litter board behind the coop door\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Covered Walk-In Garden Run\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6' 3-1\/2\" garden run is enclosed with 1\/2\" galvanized hardware cloth and sits under the same 4\/12 shed roof as the coop, so the whole run stays covered. A 27-3\/4\" x 76-1\/4\" aviary door at the front corner lets you walk in for daily chores, and the hens also get the shaded space under the raised coop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## File Format, Paper Size and Units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan is a digital PDF sized for US Letter paper. All dimensions are in imperial feet and inches, and the cut list also shows metric values for reference. Lumber is listed by nominal size, and every cut size uses actual dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Who This Chicken Coop Plan Is For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plan suits backyard chicken keepers with intermediate woodworking skills who keep 6 hens. Two people can build it in about 3 weekends plus the footing, using common framing tools. The narrow 5' footprint fits along a fence or the side of a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## How to Use Your PDF Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Buy the plan and complete checkout.\u003cbr\u003e2. Download the PDF from the link on your order confirmation page or email.\u003cbr\u003e3. Print it on US Letter paper or open it on a tablet or computer.\u003cbr\u003e4. Gather the materials from the shopping list, cut the parts and build step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Digital Product Notice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available to download immediately after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Terms of Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plan is for your personal use. You may build as many coops as you like for your own property. You may not resell, share or publish the PDF or its drawings. Check local building codes, height limits, permits and poultry rules before you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### How big of a coop do I need for 6 chickens?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coop has about 26 sq ft inside, which gives each of 6 standard hens about 4.4 sq ft, plus about 9.0 sq ft of covered run per bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Should a chicken coop run be covered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA covered run keeps rain, snow and flying predators out. In this plan one shed roof covers both the coop and the whole run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Can you walk into the chicken run?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The garden end has a 27-3\/4\" x 76-1\/4\" aviary door, and the run walls are over 8' tall, so you can stand up in the garden part of the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### How do I download the PDF after purchase?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can download the PDF right after purchase from the link on your order confirmation page and in your confirmation email. No physical item is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## More Building Plans from KRMPLANS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the KRMPLANS shop for more chicken coop plans and backyard building plans. If you have a question about this chicken coop with covered run plan, send us a message and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KRMPLANS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68110007927088,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0638\/7248\/files\/Firefly_GeminiFlash-2026-10-10T032651.206.png?v=1792193665","url":"https:\/\/krmplans.com\/products\/diy-5x12-chicken-coop-plans-for-6-hens-raised-covered-walk-in-run","provider":"KRMPLANS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}