DIY Chalet Chicken Coop Plans: 10x12 Walk-In with Porch, 15-20 Hens

DIY chalet chicken coop plans for a 10x12 walk-in coop with a covered porch that houses 15-20 hens. A 64-page PDF with 3D steps, cut lists and a shopping list.

- Product: Larchwood Alpine chalet chicken coop plans with a walk-in coop and covered porch
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 64
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (main overall sizes also given in mm)
- Dimensions: 10' x 16' platform; 12' x 10' coop and 4' x 10' covered porch; 13' 4-5/16" to the roof peak
- Capacity: 15-20 hens
- Style: Alpine chalet with lap siding, board-and-batten gables, heart-cut shutters and flower boxes
- Roof: 12/12 steep gable roof with architectural asphalt shingles
- Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
- Includes: 31 illustrated steps, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, panel layouts, rafter template, cutting templates, siding course chart, elevations, floor plan, renders
- Best For: Backyard flocks of 15-20 chickens that free-range or have a separate run
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in These Chalet Chicken Coop Plans

This plan builds a cottage-style walk-in chicken coop with a covered front porch under one steep gable roof. The front gable has an open king-post truss and scalloped bargeboards, and the walls get lap siding, heart-cut shutters and flower boxes. Inside, two double nest boxes back onto the porch, so you collect eggs through two small egg doors without stepping into the coop.

- 31 building steps, each with its own 3D drawing, part list, screws and a check before you move on
- Shopping list for lumber, panels, roofing, hardware and finish
- Master cut list with a Part ID for every piece
- Lumber cut diagrams and plywood panel layouts
- Rafter template and front truss details
- Cutting templates for the gables, nest box, bargeboard, shutters and ramp
- Siding course chart for the lap siding
- Elevations, floor plan and cross section with written dimensions
- Finishing, care and maintenance guide, FAQ and troubleshooting

## 10x12 Walk-In Chicken Coop Specifications

### Coop

The 12' x 10' walk-in coop has 108 sq ft inside with 6' 10" walls and an open vaulted ceiling. The floor sits 11-3/4" above the foundation blocks, and a plank door opens from the porch.

### Nest Boxes, Roosts and Pop Door

Four nest boxes, about 15" x 14" each, open to the porch through two egg doors. Two roost bars give 226" of perch over a dropping board, and a drawbridge pop door at the back lets the hens out.

### Covered Porch and Roof

The 4' x 10' covered porch has 6' 2-1/2" of headroom, railings and a step. The 12/12 roof uses 2x6 rafters on a 2x10 ridge with 12" overhangs, plywood sheathing, synthetic underlayment and architectural asphalt shingles.

### Ventilation

Screened eave vents and gable vents give about 15 sq ft of opening that stays open all year. Four windows add more airflow in warm weather.

## Who These Walk-In Chicken Coop Plans Are For

These plans suit intermediate to advanced DIY builders who can work with a circular saw, jigsaw and drill/driver. Two people can finish the build in about 7-9 weekend days plus painting. The plan is drawn in inches for US lumber, and every part is labeled so you can follow it step by step.

## How to Use Your PDF Plan

1. Buy the plan and download the PDF.
2. Print the plan or open it on a tablet or computer.
3. Take the shopping list and master cut list to the lumber yard.
4. Cut the parts from the cut diagrams and mark each Part ID.
5. Build the chalet coop following the 31 illustrated steps.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available instantly after purchase.

## Terms of Use

This plan is for personal use. You may build as many coops as you like for yourself. You may not resell, share or publish the PDF, its drawings or renders, and you may not build coops from it for sale without written permission.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many chickens can fit in a 10x12 chicken coop?

This 10x12 chicken coop houses 15-20 hens, which gives each bird 5.4-7.2 sq ft of floor space inside.

### How much does it cost to build a 10x12 chicken coop?

The materials for this 10x12 chicken coop cost about $3,600-$4,800. Prices vary by region and season, so price the included shopping list at your local lumber yard.

### Do I need a run with this chalet chicken coop?

Yes, unless your hens free-range every day. No run is included with this chalet chicken coop, so plan a covered run of at least 150-200 sq ft at the back or side, where the pop door can open into it.

### Do I need a building permit for a 10x16 chicken coop?

It depends on your town. The platform of this coop is 160 sq ft, and many areas only allow sheds under 120-200 sq ft without a permit, so ask your local office first.

### How do I download the PDF after purchase?

You can download the PDF right after purchase from the link on the order confirmation page and in your confirmation email. Save it to your device, then print it or open it on screen.

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