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- Pages
- 47
- Paper Size
- US Letter
- Units
- Imperial (feet-inches), metric reference values in the cut list
- Dimensions
- 32' 0" x 8' 0" footprint; coop ridge about 9' 1-9/16", run ridge about 8' 5-13/16"
- Capacity
- 15-20 standard hens, 4 nest boxes
- Skill Level
- Intermediate (2 people, about 4-5 weekends)
Full plan details & specifications
DIY chicken coop and run plans for a walk-in 8x32 build: a 10x8 raised coop and 22x8 covered run for 15-20 hens, in a 47-page printable PDF for intermediate builders.
- Product: 8' x 32' chicken coop with covered run (10' x 8' raised coop + 22' x 8' covered run)
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 47
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet-inches), metric reference values in the cut list
- Dimensions: 32' 0" x 8' 0" footprint; coop ridge about 9' 1-9/16", run ridge about 8' 5-13/16"
- Capacity: 15-20 standard hens, 4 nest boxes
- Style: Gable roof coop with shiplap siding and walk-in hardware cloth run
- Roof: 4/12 gable, 3-tab asphalt shingles, 12" eaves
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2 people, about 4-5 weekends)
- Includes: 24 illustrated steps, shopping list, master cut list, lumber and plywood cut diagrams, siding chart, cutting templates, elevations, floor plan, renderings
- Best For: Backyard flock owners and homesteaders building a large walk-in coop and run
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped
What’s Included in This Chicken Coop and Run Plan
This walk-in chicken coop plan walks you through the full build in 24 illustrated steps, from the concrete footing and sill frame to the roof, siding, doors and interior. New parts in each step are highlighted, every part has a Part ID, and each step page ends with its own cut list.
- Overview and specifications, front and end elevations, floor plan
- Shopping list for lumber, hardware and other materials
- Master cut list plus cut diagrams for lumber and plywood
- Siding chart for the 1x6 shiplap and cutting templates
- Finishing, care and common questions page
- Finished renderings of the outside, the coop interior and the run
8x32 Chicken Coop with Covered Run: Design Features
- Gable roof chicken coop with a 4/12 pitch, shingles and 12" eaves
- 10' x 8' raised coop floor, about 70 sq ft inside
- 22' x 8' covered run, about 161 sq ft, wrapped in 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth
- Chicken coop with nesting boxes: four boxes with outside egg access
- Ladder-style roost with a pull-out dropping tray through the back wall
- Pop door with ramp between the coop and the run
- 36" x 72" coop door and 39" x 76" run door
- About 10 sq ft of screened vents plus two opening windows
- Continuous concrete footing with ground-contact 4x4 sills, run skirt boards and a flower box
File Format, Paper Size and Units
The plan is a 47-page PDF sized for US Letter paper. All dimensions are imperial (feet and inches, rounded to 1/16"), and the cut list also shows metric values for reference.
Who This Chicken Coop Plan Is For
This large chicken coop plan suits builders with intermediate skills who are comfortable with a circular saw, drill and basic framing. Plan on two people and about 4-5 weekends. It is a good fit for a flock of 15-20 hens; bantams and large breeds change that number, as explained in the plan.
How to Use Your Chicken Coop Plans PDF
- Purchase the plan.
- Download the PDF from the link on your order confirmation page and email.
- Print it on US Letter paper or open it on a tablet or computer.
- Check local building codes, then buy materials from the shopping list and build step by step.
Digital Product Note
This is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available instantly after purchase.
License and Terms of Use
This 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. The plan is a guide and is not engineered; check local codes, permits and poultry rules before you build.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big of a coop do I need for 20 chickens?
This coop gives 20 hens about 3.5 sq ft per bird inside and 8.1 sq ft per bird in the run, which is the low end of common guidelines. For more room per bird, plan for 15-16 hens.
Can I use chicken wire instead of hardware cloth on the run?
No. Chicken wire keeps chickens in but does not keep raccoons, dogs or weasels out, so this chicken run plan specifies 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth.
Can I make the chicken run shorter or longer?
Yes. You can change the run in steps of 43-1/2" (one post bay), keep the coop as drawn, and recalculate the plates, ridge, fascia, sheathing, skirt boards and hardware cloth.
Are the chicken coop plans in imperial or metric?
The chicken coop plans use imperial feet and inches throughout. The master cut list also gives metric values for reference.
How do I download the PDF after purchase?
After checkout you get a download link on the order confirmation page and by email. Click it to download the chicken coop plans PDF and save it to your device.
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Can I print the plans or use a tablet?
Yes. Open your PDF on a compatible computer or tablet, or print it using the paper size and scale specified in the plan. Review the full plan details above for this product's format and measurements.
What should I check before building?
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