DIY Small Chicken Coop with Run Plans: 6x5 Lean-To for 4-6 Hens

DIY small chicken coop with run plans for a 6'5" x 5' shed-roof coop and 8' walk-in run that houses 4–6 hens. Instant PDF download with step-by-step drawings and cut lists.

- **Product:** 6'5" x 5' Chicken Coop with 8' Run Building Plan
- **Format:** Digital PDF download
- **Pages:** 43
- **Paper Size:** US Letter
- **Units:** Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference
- **Dimensions:** 14' 6-1/2" x 5' footprint; top of the roof about 8' 3-11/16" above the brick course
- **Capacity:** 4 standard hens, up to 6 with daily free-ranging
- **Style:** Lean-to style shed roof (2-1/2/12, shingled) with shiplap siding and a natural wood finish
- **Skill Level:** Intermediate (2 people, about 2–3 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 with a small flock and limited yard space
- **Delivery:** Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

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

This 43-page building plan takes you from the concrete footing to the last shingle of a 6'5" x 5' chicken coop with an 8' run. The coop and the run sit side by side on one 14' 6-1/2" x 5' sill frame.

- **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

## Shed Roof Chicken Coop Features

- **Walk-in coop door** (29-3/4" x 70-1/4") for easy cleaning and egg checks
- **3 outside nesting boxes** on the coop end with a hinged, shingled lid
- **Pull-out litter tray** that slides out from the back wall for quick cleanup
- **Roost ladder** placed over the litter tray
- **Opening window** with a small roof hood, plus a screened vent grille on the back wall
- **Pop door and ramp** from the coop into the run
- **Shiplap siding** with corner boards and a single-slope shingled roof

## Walk-In Chicken Run Details

The 8' run gives about 35 sq ft of space with 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth on the walls and the roof. A 32-15/16" x 68-1/2" aviary door lets you walk into the run, and diagonal braces stiffen the run frame. The plan also shows how to add clear roofing panels over the run if you want a solid cover.

## 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 compact coop for 4–6 hens. Two people can build it in about 2–3 weekends plus the footing, using a circular saw, miter saw, jigsaw and drill/driver. 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 26 sq ft inside, and with 6 hens the 8' run works best if they free-range part of each day.

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

This small chicken coop is sized for 4 standard hens full time, or up to 6 hens with daily free-ranging.

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

Yes. This chicken coop plan has a 70-1/4" tall coop door and a 68-1/2" tall aviary door, so you can walk into both the coop and the run.

### Can the chicken run get a solid roof?

Yes. The plan explains how to screw 2x4 purlins onto the run roof joists and add clear roofing panels, keeping the hardware cloth under them.

### 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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