{"product_id":"diy-chicken-coop-and-run-plans-8x32-walk-in-15-20-hens-pdf","title":"DIY Chicken Coop and Run Plans: 8x32 Walk-In, 15-20 Hens PDF","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDIY 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8' x 32' chicken coop with covered run (10' x 8' raised coop + 22' x 8' covered run)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e US Letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial (feet-inches), metric reference values in the cut list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32' 0\" x 8' 0\" footprint; coop ridge about 9' 1-9\/16\", run ridge about 8' 5-13\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 standard hens, 4 nest boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gable roof coop with shiplap siding and walk-in hardware cloth run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/12 gable, 3-tab asphalt shingles, 12\" eaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate (2 people, about 4-5 weekends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 illustrated steps, shopping list, master cut list, lumber and plywood cut diagrams, siding chart, cutting templates, elevations, floor plan, renderings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backyard flock owners and homesteaders building a large walk-in coop and run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat’s Included in This Chicken Coop and Run Plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview and specifications, front and end elevations, floor plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShopping list for lumber, hardware and other materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster cut list plus cut diagrams for lumber and plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiding chart for the 1x6 shiplap and cutting templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing, care and common questions page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished renderings of the outside, the coop interior and the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8x32 Chicken Coop with Covered Run: Design Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGable roof chicken coop with a 4\/12 pitch, shingles and 12\" eaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10' x 8' raised coop floor, about 70 sq ft inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22' x 8' covered run, about 161 sq ft, wrapped in 1\/2\" galvanized hardware cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken coop with nesting boxes: four boxes with outside egg access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadder-style roost with a pull-out dropping tray through the back wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop door with ramp between the coop and the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" x 72\" coop door and 39\" x 76\" run door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 10 sq ft of screened vents plus two opening windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous concrete footing with ground-contact 4x4 sills, run skirt boards and a flower box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFile Format, Paper Size and Units\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho This Chicken Coop Plan Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to Use Your Chicken Coop Plans PDF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase the plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the PDF from the link on your order confirmation page and email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint it on US Letter paper or open it on a tablet or computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck local building codes, then buy materials from the shopping list and build step by step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDigital Product Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available instantly after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLicense and Terms of Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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. The plan is a guide and is not engineered; check local codes, permits and poultry rules before you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow big of a coop do I need for 20 chickens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan I use chicken wire instead of hardware cloth on the run?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan I make the chicken run shorter or longer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAre the chicken coop plans in imperial or metric?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe chicken coop plans use imperial feet and inches throughout. The master cut list also gives metric values for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow do I download the PDF after purchase?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMore Building Plans from KRMPLANS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse the KRMPLANS shop for more chicken coop, cabin and backyard building plans. 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