DIY Large Chicken Coop with Walk-In Run Plans: 10x23 for 12-16 Hens

DIY large chicken coop with walk-in run plans for a 10' x 23' coop and covered run that houses 12–16 hens. Instant PDF download with step-by-step drawings and cut lists.

- Product: 10' x 23' Large Chicken Coop with Walk-In Run Building Plan
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 48
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference
- Dimensions: 23' 1-1/2" x 10' footprint; coop 6' 9-13/16" x 10'; run 16' 3-11/16" long; roof top about 8' 1-3/4" above the brick course
- Capacity: 12 standard hens, up to 16 with daily free-ranging
- Style: Gable roof with the ridge over the coop partition, shiplap siding and a warm wood-tone finish
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2–3 people, about 4–5 weekends plus the footing)
- Includes: 20 illustrated build steps, shopping list, hardware list, master cut list, cut diagrams, cutting templates, elevations, floor plan and 8 finished renderings
- Best For: Backyard chicken keepers with a larger flock who want a coop and a roofed run in one build
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in This Large Chicken Coop Plan

This 48-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the ridge cap of a 10' x 23' chicken coop with a walk-in run. The coop has about 59 sq ft of floor space, and the run adds about 151 sq ft under the same shingled roof.

- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, doors and framing details
- Back and end elevations plus a plan view of the full layout
- Shopping lists for lumber, sheet goods, fasteners, connectors, roofing and finish
- Master cut list with a Part ID, size, quantity and step for every piece
- Cut diagrams for lumber and sheet goods, and cutting templates for angled parts
- 20 illustrated steps, each ending with the cut list for that step
- Finishing and care notes with answers to common questions
- 8 computer renderings of the finished coop, inside and out

## Large Chicken Coop Features

- Eight outside nesting boxes on the coop end, under a hinged, shingled lid
- A roost ladder with about 10" of roost per bird for 16 hens
- A 32-1/8" x 61" coop door with its own door ramp for cleaning out the deep litter
- Two opening windows on the back wall, plus screened eave and ridge vents that always stay open
- A 15-1/2" x 15-1/2" pop door with a chicken ramp down into the run
- Shiplap siding with corner boards on a 4x4 pressure-treated frame with 4x6 cross beams

## Covered Walk-In Chicken Run

The 16' 3-11/16" run is enclosed with 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth and covered by the same roof as the coop. A 35-1/8" x 68-1/2" aviary door next to the coop lets you walk in, and the ridge over the partition gives standing room in the run beside the coop. Knee braces stiffen the post-and-beam frame along the full length.

## Gable Roof Design

The ridge runs across the building above the coop partition. The long side slopes 2/12 down to the run end and the short side slopes 3/12 down to the coop end, both with 1/2" sheathing and 3-tab shingles.

## File Format, Paper Size and Units

The 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.

## Who This Chicken Coop Plan Is For

This plan suits backyard chicken keepers with intermediate woodworking skills who need room for 12–16 hens. Two or three people can build it in about 4–5 weekends plus the footing, using common framing tools. It is a good winter project if you want the coop ready before spring chicks arrive.

## How to Use Your PDF Plan

1. Buy the plan and complete checkout.
2. Download the PDF from the link on your order confirmation page or email.
3. Print it on US Letter paper or open it on a tablet or computer.
4. Gather the materials from the shopping list, cut the parts and build step by step.

## Digital Product Notice

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

## 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. Check local building codes, height limits, permits and poultry rules before you build.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How big should a chicken coop be for 12 chickens?

Twelve standard hens need about 48 sq ft of coop space at 4 sq ft per bird. This chicken coop has about 59 sq ft inside and a 151 sq ft run, so it fits 12 hens full time.

### Can this large chicken coop hold 16 hens?

Yes, this large chicken coop holds up to 16 hens if they free-range every day, which gives each bird about 3.7 sq ft inside and 9.4 sq ft of run.

### Is there a chicken coop I can walk in?

This plan has a walk-in run with a 68-1/2" tall aviary door, and the ridge above the partition gives you standing room in the run next to the coop.

### Why does this chicken coop roof have two different slopes?

The roof slopes 2/12 over the long run and 3/12 over the coop, because asphalt shingles need a slope of at least 2 in 12.

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

You 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.

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