DIY Raised Chicken Coop Plans for 12 Hens: 10x16 Walk-In Run PDF

DIY raised chicken coop plans for 12 hens: a 9'10" x 16'5" coop on posts with 8 outside nests and a covered walk-in run under one roof. Instant PDF download.

- Product: 9'10" x 16'5" Raised Chicken Coop with Walk-In Run Building Plan
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 45
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference
- Dimensions: 16' 5" x 9' 10" footprint; coop floor 39-1/2" above the brick course; run walls 88-7/16" at the plates; roof top about 10' 3-7/16" above the bricks
- Capacity: 12 standard hens
- Style: Raised coop and walk-in run under one 3/12 gable roof, shiplap siding and a warm wood-tone finish
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2–3 people, about 4 weekends plus the footing)
- Includes: 18 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 about 12 hens who want an elevated coop and a run they can stand up in
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

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

This 45-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the ridge cap of a 10x16 raised chicken coop with a walk-in run. The coop has about 57 sq ft of floor space, and the run plus the shaded space under the coop gives the hens about 146 sq ft.

- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, doors, framing and ventilation
- Back and end elevations plus a floor plan of the full layout
- Shopping lists for lumber, sheet goods, footing, fasteners, hardware, 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
- 18 illustrated steps, from the footing and brick course to the aviary door
- Finishing and care notes with answers to common questions
- 8 computer renderings of the finished coop, inside and out

## Elevated Chicken Coop Features

- A coop in the first two bays, raised on 4x4 posts and 4x6 floor beams with the floor 39-1/2" above the brick course
- A waist-high 25" x 46-1/2" coop door for cleaning and chores
- Eight outside nesting boxes on the coop end under hinged, shingled lids
- A roost ladder with 10" of roost per bird for 12 hens
- Three fixed windows for light and about 8.5 sq ft of screened gaps under the roof that always stay open
- A 15-1/2" square pop door with a cleated ramp down into the run
- Shiplap siding with corner boards and an asphalt shingle roof

## Covered Walk-In Chicken Run

The run fills the other three bays and is enclosed with 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth. It sits under the long slope of the same gable roof, so the whole run stays covered. An X-braced 34-11/16" x 82-1/2" aviary door at the front lets you walk in, and the run walls are 88-7/16" high at the plates, so you can stand up inside the run.

## 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 hens. Two or three people can build it in about 4 weekends plus the footing, using common framing tools. It is a good fall or 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

### What size coop do I need for 12 chickens?

Twelve standard hens need about 4 sq ft each inside the coop. This chicken coop for 12 chickens has about 57 sq ft inside, or 4.7 sq ft per bird, plus about 12 sq ft of covered run per bird.

### How many nesting boxes should I have for 12 hens?

A common rule is one nesting box for every 3–4 hens. This plan has 8 outside nesting boxes for 12 hens, with lids at waist height.

### How high up should a chicken coop be?

In this raised chicken coop the floor sits 39-1/2" above the brick course, which gives the hens a dry, shaded space under the coop and puts the coop door at waist height.

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

The run is walk-in: you enter through an 82-1/2" tall aviary door and can stand up inside. The coop itself is raised and is reached through its waist-high door.

### 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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