{"product_id":"diy-large-walk-in-chicken-coop-plans-10x30-with-run-for-18-20-hens","title":"DIY Large Walk-In Chicken Coop Plans: 10x30 with Run for 18-20 Hens","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIY large walk-in chicken coop plans for a 9'10\" x 29'6-1\/2\" coop with a long covered run for 18–20 hens. Instant PDF download with step-by-step drawings and cut lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Product: 9'10\" x 29'6-1\/2\" Chicken Coop with Long Walk-In Run Building Plan\u003cbr\u003e- Format: Digital PDF download\u003cbr\u003e- Pages: 54\u003cbr\u003e- Paper Size: US Letter\u003cbr\u003e- Units: Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 29' 6-1\/2\" x 9' 10\" footprint; coop 9' 10\" x 9' 10\"; run 19' 8-1\/2\" long; roof top about 9' 5-13\/16\" above the brick course\u003cbr\u003e- Capacity: 18–20 standard hens\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Tall shed-roof coop joined to a gable-roof run, shiplap siding and a warm wood-tone finish\u003cbr\u003e- Skill Level: Intermediate (2–3 people, about 5 weekends plus the footing)\u003cbr\u003e- Includes: 22 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 a flock of about 20 hens who want a walk-in coop and a roofed run\u003cbr\u003e- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## What's Included in This Large Walk-In Chicken Coop Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 54-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the ridge cap of a 10x30 chicken coop and run. The 9' 10\" square coop has about 86 sq ft of floor space, and the long run adds about 180 sq ft under its own shingled roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, doors and framing details\u003cbr\u003e- Back and end elevations plus a plan view of the full layout\u003cbr\u003e- Shopping lists for lumber, sheet goods, fasteners, connectors, 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- 22 illustrated steps, each ending with the cut list for that step\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## Walk-In Chicken Coop Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A 37\" x 74-1\/2\" walk-in coop door with its own door ramp\u003cbr\u003e- Eight outside nesting boxes on the coop end, under a hinged, shingled lid\u003cbr\u003e- A roost ladder with about 10\" of roost per bird for 20 hens\u003cbr\u003e- Two opening windows on the back wall, plus screened vents above the beams that always stay open\u003cbr\u003e- A 19-1\/2\" x 19-1\/2\" pop door with a chicken ramp down into the run\u003cbr\u003e- A 2\/12 shed roof over the coop that drains over the nest box\u003cbr\u003e- Shiplap siding with corner boards on a 4x4 pressure-treated frame with 4x6 coop beams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Long Covered Chicken Run\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19' 8-1\/2\" run is enclosed with 1\/2\" galvanized hardware cloth and covered by a 4\/12 gable roof with 12\" eaves. The ridge runs along the length of the run, so you can stand up along the middle under the 81\" ridge beam. An X-braced aviary door next to the coop gives you a second way in.\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 need room for 18–20 hens. Two or three people can build it in about 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.\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 should I have for 20 chickens?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty standard hens need about 80 sq ft of coop space at 4 sq ft per bird. This chicken coop has about 86 sq ft inside and a 180 sq ft run, which gives each of 20 hens about 9 sq ft outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### How many chickens can go in a 10x10 coop?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9' 10\" x 9' 10\" coop in this plan houses 18–20 standard hens, or about 4.3 sq ft per bird at 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Is there a chicken coop I can walk in?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This walk-in chicken coop has a 74-1\/2\" tall door, and in the run you can stand up along the middle under the ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Why does this chicken coop have two roofs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall coop has a 2\/12 shed roof that drains over the nest box, and the long run has a lower 4\/12 gable roof that drains to both sides.\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. 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