DIY Walk-In Chicken Coop Plans for 15-20 Hens: 10x20 Cedar Shingle

DIY walk-in chicken coop plans for 15-20 hens: a 10' x 20' cedar shingle coop and covered run with a cupola, window box and 4 outside nest boxes. Instant PDF download.

- Product: Nantucket Walk-In Chicken Coop and Run, 10' 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: 10' x 20' footprint (post faces); coop 8' x 10' with the floor 18" above grade; run 12' x 10'; eaves 7' 6", ridge about 10' 6", weather vane about 14'
- Capacity: 15-20 standard hens
- Style: Coastal cottage look with natural cedar shingle walls, white trim, navy doors, a white window box and a louvered cupola under a 6:12 gable roof
- Skill Level: Intermediate (2 people, about 5-6 weekends)
- Includes: 17 illustrated build steps, shopping list, master cut list, dimensioned drawings and 6 finished renderings
- Best For: Backyard chicken keepers with 15-20 hens who want a large walk-in coop with classic New England style
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in This Walk-In Chicken Coop Plan

This 29-page building plan takes you from the post layout to the cupola and weather vane of a 10x20 chicken coop with a covered run. The coop has 80 sq ft of floor space, and the run adds 120 sq ft plus about 80 sq ft of shade under the coop.

- Overview and specifications with heights, capacity, doors and ventilation
- Front and end elevations plus a floor plan of the coop and run
- Shopping list for lumber, sheet goods, cedar shingles, 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

## Cedar Shingle Walk-In Chicken Coop Features

- A walk-in coop with 6' 0" of headroom to the ceiling ties and a navy 29-1/2" x 63-1/2" coop door
- Natural cedar shingle walls with white corner boards, casings and frieze
- Four outside nesting boxes on the coop end under one shingled lid with a piano hinge and two hasps
- A 3-rung roost ladder with 18 ft of roost, almost 11" per bird for 20 hens
- Three window openings with hardware cloth and hinged flaps, plus a white window box under the front window
- A louvered cupola with a weather vane, two gable vents and open eaves for about 25 sq ft of ventilation
- A 14" x 18" sliding pop door you can open with a rope from the run door, and a cleated ramp

## Covered Walk-In Chicken Run

The 12' x 10' run sits under the same 6:12 gable roof and is enclosed with 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth over a buried 24" predator apron. A 35-1/2" x 75-1/2" 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 15-20 hens. Two people can build it in about 5-6 weekends, with extra time for the cedar shingles. 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 20 chickens?

This chicken coop for 20 chickens has 80 sq ft inside, or 4 sq ft per bird, plus about 10 sq ft of covered run per bird.

### How many chickens can a 10x20 run hold?

In this 10x20 chicken coop and run, the 12' x 10' run and the shade under the coop give 15-20 standard hens about 10 sq ft each.

### What does a cupola do on a chicken coop?

The louvered cupola on this coop lets warm, moist air out at the ridge, and it carries the weather vane on top.

### 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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