DIY Walk-In Chicken Coop Plans for 12-16 Hens: 8x20 Modern Farmhouse

DIY walk-in chicken coop plans for 12-16 hens: an 8' x 20' modern farmhouse coop and covered run with white board and batten, a black metal roof and a cupola. Instant PDF download.

- Product: Modern Farmhouse Walk-In Chicken Coop and Run, 8' x 20' Building Plan
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 29
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet-inches); metric values in the cut list for reference
- Dimensions: 8' x 20' footprint (post faces); coop 8' x 8' with the floor 18" above grade; run 12' x 8'; eaves 7' 6", ridge about 10' 0", weather vane about 13' 6"
- Capacity: 12-16 standard hens
- Style: Modern farmhouse look with white board and batten siding, black trim and window grilles, a black metal roof, cedar flower boxes and a louvered cedar cupola under a 6:12 gable roof
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2 people, about 4-5 weekends)
- Includes: 17 illustrated build steps, shopping list, master cut list, dimensioned drawings and 6 finished renderings
- Best For: Backyard chicken keepers with 12-16 hens who want a large walk-in coop and run with farmhouse style
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

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

This 29-page building plan takes you from the post layout to the cupola and weather vane of an 8x20 chicken coop with a covered run. The coop has 64 sq ft of floor space, and the run adds 96 sq ft plus 64 sq ft of shade under the coop.

- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, doors and ventilation
- Front and end elevations plus a plan view of the coop and run
- Shopping list for lumber, sheet goods, siding, metal roofing, hardware and paint
- Master cut list with every part, size, quantity and step
- 17 illustrated steps, from site layout and posts to the cupola
- Finishing notes for bedding, run floor, feeder, water and security
- 6 computer renderings of the finished coop, inside and out

## Modern Farmhouse Chicken Coop Features

- A walk-in coop with 6' 0" of headroom to the ceiling ties and a cedar-stained 29-1/2" x 63-1/2" coop door with black barn trim
- White board and batten walls with black corner boards, trim and a black cross grille in each window
- Three outside-access nesting boxes on the back wall under one lid covered with metal roofing, on a piano hinge with two hasps
- A 3-rung roost ladder with 15 ft of roost, about 11" per bird for 16 hens
- Two window openings with hardware cloth and top-hinged flaps, each with a cedar flower box below
- A louvered cedar cupola with a weather vane, two gable vents and open eaves for about 20 sq ft of ventilation
- A 14" x 18" sliding pop door you can open with a rope from the run door, and a 48" cleated ramp
- Optional gooseneck barn lights for a finished farmhouse look

## Covered Walk-In Chicken Run

The 12' x 8' run sits under the same black metal gable roof and is enclosed with 1/2" hardware cloth over a buried 24" predator apron. A black-framed 36" x 76" run door at the gable end lets you walk in, with 7' 0-1/2" of headroom under the beams.

## 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 cut lengths in the tables are exact.

## Who This Chicken Coop Plan Is For

This plan suits backyard chicken keepers with intermediate woodworking skills who keep a flock of 12-16 hens. Two people can build it in about 4-5 weekends using common 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 not resell, share or publish the PDF or its drawings. Check local building codes, zoning, HOA rules and setbacks before you build.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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

This chicken coop for 12 chickens has 64 sq ft inside, or about 5.3 sq ft per bird, and still gives 16 hens 4 sq ft each plus 10 sq ft of run.

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

A common guide is one nest for every 4-5 hens, so this plan has 3 outside-access nesting boxes for 12-16 hens.

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

Yes, this walk-in chicken coop has a 63-1/2" tall coop door and 6' 0" of headroom inside, and the run door is 76" tall.

### 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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