DIY Small Chicken Coop Plans for 3 Hens: 5x9 Raised, Walk-In Run

DIY small chicken coop plans for 3 hens: a 5' x 9' build with a raised coop, 4 outside nests and a covered walk-in garden run under one roof. Instant PDF download.

- Product: 5' x 9' Chicken Coop with Garden 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: 9' x 5' footprint; coop 3' x 5' with the floor 32-1/2" above the brick course; front wall 85-1/2", back wall 76-1/16"; roof top about 7' 6-15/16" above the bricks
- Capacity: 3 standard hens (up to 4 bantams)
- Style: Small raised coop and walk-in run under one 2/12 shed roof, wood-tone siding and asphalt shingles
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2 people, about 2 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 a small flock of 3 hens or up to 4 bantams who want a compact coop with a run they can walk into
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

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

This 44-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the shingles of a 5x9 small chicken coop with run. The coop has about 10.7 sq ft of floor space, and the walk-in garden run plus the space under the coop adds about 37 sq ft.

- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, openings, 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

## Small Raised Chicken Coop Features

- A 3' x 5' coop in the last bay, raised on 4x4 posts with the floor 32-1/2" above the brick course
- Four outside nesting boxes on the coop end under a hinged, shingled lid
- A litter tray that pulls out through the back wall for quick cleaning
- A 2x4 roost bar with 18" of roost per bird
- A 24" x 20" polycarbonate window with a hood for light
- A 29" x 17" vent grille with a hinged storm cover plus screened eave vents that always stay open
- A 12-1/2" square pop door with a cleated ramp down into the run

## Covered Walk-In Garden Run

The 6' garden run is enclosed with 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth and sits under the same 2/12 shed roof as the coop, so the whole run stays covered. A 33" x 76" aviary door at the front lets you walk in for feeding and watering, and the hens also get the shaded space under the raised coop.

## 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 keep a small flock. Two people can build it in about 2 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 3 chickens?

This chicken coop for 3 chickens has about 10.7 sq ft inside, or 3.6 sq ft per bird, plus about 12.4 sq ft of covered run per bird.

### How many chickens should be in a small coop?

This small chicken coop is sized for 3 standard hens or up to 4 bantams, based on its 3' x 5' coop and 18" of roost per bird.

### How do you clean a small raised chicken coop?

The litter tray pulls out through the back wall, so you can empty it on the compost and refill it once or twice a week without climbing into the coop.

### 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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