DIY Raised Chicken Coop Plans: 12x10 Walk-In on Stilts, Run Underneath

DIY raised chicken coop plans for a 12x10 walk-in coop on stilts, with a run beside and underneath it under one shed roof, for 20-25 hens. Step-by-step PDF.

- Product: Juniper elevated walk-in chicken coop on stilts with a walk-in run beside and beneath it, building plans
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 70
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet and inches); main sizes also given in mm
- Dimensions: 12' x 10' coop on nine posts and a 7' 4" x 10' run in line (20' x 10' overall framing); 22' 1-1/2" L x 12' 1-1/2" D over the roof; coop floor 32-1/2" off the ground
- Style: Raised coop with a 3/12 single-slope shed roof, terracotta board-and-batten, cream trim and cedar stairs
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Includes: 29 illustrated build steps, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, panel layouts, framing drawings, rafter, stair and cutting templates, board-and-batten tables, elevations and floor plan
- Best For: Backyard flocks of 20 to 25 hens
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

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

The Juniper stands on legs. The coop is lifted 32-1/2" off the ground on nine posts, so four broad cedar steps lead up to its Z-brace door, the nest box sits at chest height on the left end and the hens get a shady, dry run underneath the whole building. Its terracotta board-and-batten walls with cream trim sit under one long single-slope roof that is low over the door and rises to the back. To the right the cedar run continues under the same roof, and a long cleated ramp leads down to it from the pop door.

- 12' x 10' walk-in coop with 107 sq ft of floor inside, 6' 10-1/2" high at the front wall rising to 9' 2-3/4" at the back wall
- About 178 sq ft of covered run ground: 71 sq ft beside the coop plus 107 sq ft underneath it, all wrapped in hardware cloth
- Cedar Z-brace coop door 32" x 72-1/2" up four steps, and a 31-1/2" x 78-3/4" walk-in run door
- Outside nest box on the left end with 5 nests at chest height and a shingled lid for collecting eggs without bending down
- Three 110" roost bars with 330" of perch over a removable dropping board
- Guillotine pop door in the right end with a 66" cleated ramp down into the run
- Three six-lite casement windows, two fixed upper windows high in the back wall, screened eaves front and back and a louvered vent in the right end
- Shed roof at 3/12 with 2x8 rafters, ice-and-water membrane, architectural asphalt shingles and a 22 ft gutter along the low front eave
- 1/2" hardware cloth round the run and under the coop, with a 24" apron against digging predators
- Estimated material cost of about $6,000 to $7,700 (prices vary by region and season)

## Elevated Chicken Coop with Run Underneath for 20 to 25 Hens

The coop gives 4.3 to 5.4 sq ft per hen, and the run beside and under the coop gives 7.1 to 8.9 sq ft per hen, so this large chicken coop houses 20 to 25 chickens; add free-range time for 25 hens. The 5 nests follow the rule of one nest for every 5 hens, and the three roosts give about 13" of perch per hen at 25.

## File Format, Paper Size and Measurements

The plan is a 70-page PDF on US Letter paper. All dimensions are in feet and inches for standard US lumber, with the main sizes also listed in millimeters. Drawings are not to scale, so always use the written dimensions.

## Who This Chicken Coop on Stilts Plan Is For

This is an intermediate build for DIY builders who are comfortable with a circular saw, a jigsaw, a drill/driver, an impact driver and basic framing. Two people can build it in about 10 to 12 weekend days, plus painting. Spring is the busiest building season, so fall and winter are a good time to price lumber and prepare the site before new chicks arrive. It also makes a practical gift for a backyard chicken keeper.

## How to Use the Plan

1. Buy the plan and download the PDF.
2. Print the shopping list and the master cut list, or open them on a tablet.
3. Buy the lumber, panels, roofing and hardware.
4. Follow the 29 build steps in order, from the site layout and footings to the final details and move-in.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available for instant download right after purchase.

## Terms of Use

This plan is for personal use. You may build as many coops as you like for yourself. You may not resell, share or publish the PDF, its drawings or its renders, and you may not build coops from it for sale without written permission.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Why build a chicken coop on stilts?

A raised chicken coop floor 32-1/2" up stays dry, and rodents cannot nest under it. The hens also gain about 80 sq ft of shaded, covered run underneath, closed in by skirt rails and hardware cloth.

### Is a 3/12 shed roof steep enough for shingles?

Yes. 3/12 is above the 2/12 minimum of most shingle makers, provided the whole deck gets ice-and-water membrane or a double layer of underlayment, as shown in the plan.

### Can I make the chicken run longer?

Yes. Add a pair of posts at the right end, move the end wall out and add rafters at 24" on center, splicing the doubled beams over a post with the joints staggered.

### Do I need a building permit for this chicken coop?

It depends on your town. The coop floor is 120 sq ft, the roof about 267 sq ft and the high edge about 12' 11-5/16", so check your local rules before you build.

### How do I download the PDF after purchase?

After checkout you get a download link on the order confirmation page and by email. Click it to download the PDF and save it to your computer, tablet or phone.

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