DIY Raised Cottage Chicken Coop Plans: 10x20 Walk-In, Covered Run

DIY raised cottage chicken coop plans for a 10x20 build: an 8x10 walk-in coop on a raised floor with a covered walk-in run for 15-20 hens. Step-by-step PDF.

- Product: Briarwood raised cottage walk-in chicken coop with covered run, building plans
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 68
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet and inches)
- Dimensions: 10' x 20' framing footprint (8' coop + 12' run); roof 12' 1-1/2" x 21' 1"; about 12' 11-5/16" to the ridge; coop floor 24" above grade
- Style: Cottage style with sage green lap siding, white trim, charcoal shutters, a cedar door with a gabled door hood, a flower box and a 9/12 asphalt shingle gable roof
- Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
- Includes: 35 illustrated build steps, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams for lumber and sheets, rafter, stringer and nest templates, elevations and sections
- Best For: Backyard flocks of 15 to 20 hens
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in This Raised Cottage Chicken Coop Plan

The Briarwood is a raised walk-in chicken coop with a covered run under one 9/12 gable roof. The coop floor sits 24" above grade on posts, and the space under the coop becomes part of the run, giving the hens shade and a dry dust bathing area.

- Walk-in coop with 70 sq ft of floor inside, 78" of headroom and a 30" x 70-1/2" door under a gabled door hood
- Covered walk-in run of 110 sq ft plus 70 sq ft of sheltered run under the raised coop, with a 36" run door
- Outside nest box with 5 nests about 12" x 17-3/4" and a hinged, shingled lid for collecting eggs from outside
- Roost ladder with 3 bars and 22 ft of roost space
- Pop door with a ramp down into the run and front stairs up to the coop door
- Three opening windows with hardware cloth screens, plus about 24 sq ft of fixed ventilation above the roosts
- 1/2" hardware cloth on all run sides and eaves with a 24" buried predator apron
- Lap siding, shutters and a flower box for a classic cottage look

## Elevated Chicken Coop with Run for 15 to 20 Hens

Fifteen hens live comfortably in this elevated chicken coop full time, with about 7 sq ft of open run each plus the space under the coop. Up to 20 hens fit if they also free-range part of the day.

## File Format, Paper Size and Measurements

The plan is a 68-page PDF on US Letter paper with all dimensions in feet and inches. Every measurement comes from one 3D model, so the drawings, the cut list, the shopping list and the steps all match.

## Who This 10x20 Walk-In Chicken Coop Plan Is For

This is an intermediate to advanced build for DIY builders who are comfortable with a circular saw, a drill/driver, setting posts and basic framing. Two people can build it in about 6 to 8 weekends. Spring is the busiest building season, so fall and winter are a good time to price lumber and prepare the site before new chicks arrive. It also makes a practical gift for a backyard chicken keeper.

## How to Use the Plan

1. Buy the plan and download the PDF.
2. Print the shopping list and the master cut list, or open them on a tablet.
3. Buy the lumber, sheets, roofing and hardware.
4. Follow the 35 build steps in order, from the post layout to the run door and stairs.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available for instant download right 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 or its drawings.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many chickens can fit in a 10x20 chicken coop and run?

This 10x20 chicken coop and run is comfortable for 15 hens full time. Up to 20 hens fit if they also free-range part of the day.

### Why raise a chicken coop off the ground?

A raised chicken coop turns the space underneath into extra run, giving hens shade and a dry place to dust bathe. In this plan that adds 70 sq ft of sheltered run under the coop.

### Can I build only the raised coop without the run?

Yes. The plan lists which steps make a stand-alone raised coop; you build a short gable at the back and close it with siding instead of hardware cloth.

### Can I use metal roofing on this chicken coop?

Yes. Replace the OSB with 1x4 purlins at 24" on center and use metal panels rated for a 9/12 pitch; the plan shows asphalt shingles.

### 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 PDF and save it to your computer, tablet or phone.

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