Tell us how many hens. Get a coop plan built for your flock.
Every cut, board, sheet and screw is measured for your flock and recalculated when you change anything.
Get this starter plan free, right now
- The full PDF, no watermark: the shopping list, the cut list, every wall with every screw, the step-by-step build.
- This is our smallest build, exactly as the page opened. See the quality before you spend a cent.
- Change anything, the flock, the roof, the siding, and we make the plan for you at the normal price.
- Free only while the launch offer lasts. Download it today.
From your flock to a finished coop in three steps
- 01
Configure
Tell us how many hens, their breed and your climate. Pick the roof, siding, door and run.
- 02
Check the numbers
See the finished size, the space check and an estimated cost before you pay anything.
- 03
Download and build
Get a PDF with the shopping list, cut list, every wall with its screws and step-by-step assembly. Build it in a weekend.
Chicken coop plans for every flock
Pick the kind of coop that fits your yard. Each one is drawn and cut for your number of hens. Not sure what you need? Use the free size calculator or see a sample plan.
What's in every plan
Designing is free. When the coop looks right, get a plan made for your exact flock and layout. No account needed.
Free for a limited time: the starter plan each configurator opens with (the smallest walk-in coop and the smallest run) downloads free, in full, so you can see the quality before you buy. Change anything and the plan is made for you at the normal price. Grab it while it lasts.
Walk-in $19.99 · Run $9.99
Design your coop- Space check: coop and run sized for your flock
- Shopping list grouped by store aisle, with every board length
- Cut list and board-by-board cutting diagrams to minimize waste
- 4×8 sheet layouts for plywood and OSB
- Every wall drawn flat with each screw marked
- Hardware cloth and predator apron layout
- Illustrated step-by-step assembly
- Prints on letter paper or reads on your phone
Chicken coop FAQ
What do I get when I buy a plan?
A PDF built for your exact configuration: a space check, a shopping list grouped by store aisle, a cut list with part labels, board-by-board cutting diagrams, 4×8 sheet layouts, drawings, a hardware cloth and apron layout, step-by-step assembly with an illustration for every step, and a predator-proofing checklist.
What is free?
Everything on the page before you pay: the overall dimensions, the space check, the 3D preview you can take apart step by step, and the estimated material cost by store aisle. The itemised shopping list, the cut list, the cutting diagrams, the wall drawings and the assembly steps are in the paid PDF. For a limited time the starter plan of each type, the one the configurator opens with (an 8-hen walk-in coop, a 4-hen run), downloads free in full, so you can see exactly what a plan is like. Change anything and the plan is a custom one at the normal price.
How do you decide how big the coop and run should be?
From the flock: 4 sq ft of coop floor per standard hen (2 for bantams, 5 for large breeds), 10 sq ft of run per standard hen (5 and 12), 10 inches of roost, one nest box per 4 hens and 1 sq ft of vent per 10 sq ft of floor. Cold climates add 25% to the coop floor. Sizes snap to a 2 ft grid and favour what wastes the least lumber.
Can I choose my own size?
Sizes follow the number of hens, so the coop and run are always the right standard size for your flock. Change the flock, breed or climate and every cut, board, sheet and screw is recalculated.
Is this an engineered drawing?
No. The plans use conservative span and spacing rules, but they are a guide. Check your site, your lumber and your local building codes before you build.
Do I need a permit?
It depends where you live. Structures over about 108 sq ft (10 m²) may need a building permit in parts of Canada, and many US areas exempt structures up to 120 sq ft. Many places also regulate keeping hens. Check your local rules.
Are the prices exact?
No. Material prices are estimates and vary by store and season. Use them to compare designs, not as a quote.
How do I get a refund?
See the refund policy. In short: plans are digital downloads, so sales are final, but we refund if the PDF will not open, you were charged twice, or the plan has an error we cannot fix quickly.