DIY Shed-Roof Chicken Coop Plans: Covered Walk-In Run for 4-6 Hens PDF

DIY shed roof chicken coop plans for a 5'7" x 12'10-1/2" coop with a covered walk-in run for 4–6 hens. Instant PDF download with step-by-step drawings and cut lists.

- Product: Shed-Roof Chicken Coop with Walk-In Run Building Plan
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 44
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference
- Dimensions: 12' 10-1/2" x 5' 7" footprint; coop 6' 7" x 5' 7"; roof top about 11' 7-3/16" above the brick course
- Capacity: 4 standard hens, up to 6 with daily free-ranging
- Style: Single-slope 4/12 shed roof (lean-to style) with shiplap siding and a warm wood-tone finish
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2 people, about 3 weekends plus the footing)
- Includes: 19 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 who want a compact coop and run under one roof
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in This Shed Roof Chicken Coop Plan

This 44-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the last shingle of a shed-roof chicken coop with a walk-in run. One 4/12 roof covers both the 6' 7" coop and the 6' 3-1/2" run, rising from 80" at the run end to 130-5/16" at the coop end.

- 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
- 19 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

## Walk-In Chicken Coop Features

- A walk-in coop door (30-3/4" x 70-1/4") with its own door ramp
- Four outside nesting boxes on the coop end with a hinged, shingled lid
- A pull-out litter tray that slides out from the back wall
- A roost ladder over the litter tray, with about 10" of roost per bird for 6 hens
- An opening four-pane window and a screened vent grille on the back wall
- A pop door with a chicken ramp down into the run
- Shiplap siding with corner boards on a 4x4 pressure-treated frame

## Covered Walk-In Chicken Run

The run gives about 30 sq ft of space under the same shingled roof as the coop, with 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth on the walls. A 33-3/4" x 72" aviary door lets you walk in for feeding and cleaning, and diagonal braces stiffen the run frame. The whole roof drains toward the run end, and the plan suggests a gutter on the low fascia.

## 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 want a small coop and run for 4–6 hens. Two people can build it in about 3 weekends plus the footing, and the tall coop end needs a scaffold. 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 of a coop do I need for 6 chickens?

Six standard hens need about 24 sq ft of coop space at 4 sq ft per bird. This plan's coop has about 30 sq ft inside, but the 30 sq ft run means 6 hens should free-range part of each day.

### What angle should a chicken coop roof be?

This shed roof chicken coop uses a 4/12 pitch, about 18.4 degrees, covered with 3-tab shingles over 1/2" sheathing.

### Should a chicken coop run be covered?

In this plan the chicken run is covered by the same shingled roof as the coop, and its walls are enclosed with 1/2" hardware cloth.

### How tall is this shed roof chicken coop?

The coop end wall is 130-5/16" tall and the top of the roof is about 11' 7-3/16" above the brick course, so check your local height limit for accessory buildings.

### 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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