DIY Raised Chicken Coop Plans: 8x12 Walk-In with Cupola, Covered Run

DIY raised chicken coop plans for an 8x12 walk-in coop with a louvered cupola, Dutch door and 8x16 covered run for 15-20 hens. Step-by-step PDF with cut lists.

- Product: Wrenfield raised walk-in chicken coop with cupola and covered run, building plans
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 76
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet and inches); main sizes also given in mm
- Dimensions: 8' x 12' raised coop and 8' x 16' run on an 8' x 28' base; 30' 1-1/2" L x 10' 1-1/2" W over the roof; 14' to the coop ridge, 16' 5-1/16" to the cupola peak
- Style: Farmhouse with slate-blue lap siding, white trim, charcoal architectural shingles, a white Dutch door and a louvered cupola with weathervane
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Includes: 38 illustrated build steps, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, framing drawings, templates, elevations and floor plan
- 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 Chicken Coop Plan

The Wrenfield is a tall, raised walk-in chicken coop under a steep 12/12 gable roof, crowned with a louvered cupola and weathervane. A gabled canopy on two brackets shelters the Dutch door, three steps lead up to it, and a covered run steps down behind the coop under its own lower 6/12 roof.

- 8' x 12' walk-in coop with 85 sq ft of floor inside, raised 30" above the footings, with 7' 0" of clear headroom under the rafter ties and 10' 7" under the ridge
- 8' x 16' covered run with 113 sq ft of ground plus about 85 sq ft of shaded ground under the raised coop
- Dutch door 32" x 74-1/4" with a window in the top leaf, so you can open the top half alone on hot days
- Outside nest box with 4 nests and a shingled lift-up lid for collecting eggs from outside
- Three wide roost bars with 258" of perch over a removable dropping board
- Top-hinged pop door with a cleated ramp into the run and a 35-1/2" x 75-1/2" walk-in run door
- Louvered cupola over ridge vent slots, a louvered back-gable vent, screened eaves and three screened casement windows
- 1/2" hardware cloth on the run with a 24" anti-dig apron
- Estimated material cost of about $6,500 to $8,400 (prices vary by region and season)

## Walk-In Chicken Coop with Cupola for 15 to 20 Hens

The coop gives 4.2 to 5.6 sq ft per hen and 9.9 to 13.2 sq ft per hen of covered ground counting the run and the shade under the coop, so this large chicken coop houses 15 to 20 chickens. The 4 nests follow the rule of one nest for every 5 hens.

## File Format, Paper Size and Measurements

The plan is a 76-page PDF on US Letter paper. All dimensions are in feet and inches for standard US lumber, with the main sizes also listed in millimeters. Every part has its own code that appears in the cut list, the cut diagrams, the templates and the step pages.

## Who This Farmhouse Chicken Coop Plan Is For

This is an intermediate build for DIY builders who are comfortable with a circular saw, a drill/driver and basic framing. Two people can build it in about 12 to 14 weekend days, plus painting. 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, panels, roofing and hardware.
4. Follow the 38 build steps in order, from the footings to the final details and move-in.

## 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, its drawings or its renders, and you may not build coops from it for sale without written permission.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What size coop do I need for 20 chickens?

A coop for 20 chickens needs about 4 sq ft of floor per hen inside plus run space. This plan gives 4.2 sq ft per hen in the coop and 9.9 sq ft per hen of covered ground at 20 hens.

### Why build a raised chicken coop?

A raised chicken coop stays dry, keeps rats from nesting under it and gives the hens shaded ground underneath. It also puts the nest box at a comfortable height for collecting eggs.

### Do I need the cupola on a chicken coop?

On this coop the cupola is the main high vent. If you leave it out, the plan explains how to add a second louvered gable vent or a ridge vent instead.

### Is it cheaper to build a chicken coop with a run yourself?

Building a chicken coop with a run yourself lets you control material costs and quality. This plan estimates materials at about $6,500 to $8,400, depending on your region and season.

### 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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