45 Chicken
Coop Plans

Find a coop that fits your backyard, your flock and your building experience. Get measured drawings, cut lists and numbered assembly instructions in one collection, from compact coops to walk-in henhouses.

What you get
Individual Building Plans
Choose from 43 hen-coop designs, plus a duck house and a quail hutch. Each project has its own PDF with dimensions, materials, drawings and assembly instructions.
Measured Technical Drawings
Front and side elevations, a top view and a cross section help you understand the layout before cutting. Measurements are listed in inches with centimetre equivalents.
Cut Lists & Hardware
Part letters, quantities, cut dimensions and materials are listed for each design, with fastener lengths and counts in the hardware schedule.
Step-by-Step Assembly
Follow the build in order, using part references, fastener details and drawing references. Check the stated skill level before choosing your project.
Climate & Care Notes
Each plan includes finishing, weatherproofing, climate-specific guidance and maintenance notes for the stated design.
Digital & Printable
View the plans on a compatible phone, tablet or computer, or print the pages you need. This is a digital plan collection; tools, materials and a printed book are not included.
45individual PDFs
43hen-coop designs
2specialty bird plans
in / cmdual-unit dimensions
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  • 45 Individual PDF Plans
  • Compact, Mobile & Walk-In Designs
  • Measured Technical Drawings
  • Part-by-Part Cut Lists
  • Fastener Lengths & Quantities
  • Numbered Assembly Instructions
  • Finishing & Climate Notes
  • Inches & Centimetres
  • View Digitally or Print
  • 43 Hen Coops + Duck & Quail Plans

Choose Your Coop.
Plan Your Build.

Explore 45 building plans with measured drawings and step-by-step instructions.

45 Chicken Coop Plans

45 Chicken Coop Plans collection shown as a book mockup
  • 45 Individual PDF PlansOne PDF per project, including a duck house and a quail hutch.
  • Compact, Mobile & Walk-In DesignsRaised coops, tractors, integrated runs and larger henhouses.
  • Measured Drawings & Labelled PartsElevations, top views and sections in inches and centimetres.
  • Cut Lists, Materials & HardwareQuantities, cut sizes and fastener schedules for each design.
  • Numbered Assembly InstructionsBuild in order, with beginner to advanced projects to choose from.
  • Finishing, Climate & Care NotesWeatherproofing, ventilation and routine maintenance guidance.
  • Digital & PrintableView on a compatible device or print the pages you need.
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Every Project Has Its Own Building Plan

See the finished design, check the dimensions and materials, then follow the numbered build sequence. Each PDF keeps the project information together.

Cut Lists & Hardware SchedulesMeasured Drawings & Part LabelsNumbered Assembly InstructionsFinishing, Climate & Care Notes
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Actual Backyard Six PDF pages showing an exploded assembly view and dimensioned elevations

Inside 45 Chicken Coop Plans

Four things to explore in the collection: the designs, the drawings, the build sequence and the materials.

Open-book mockup displaying the Barn-Style Mini Coop and Green-Roof Garden Coop color project pages
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Find the Right Design
for Your Backyard

Start with the space you have, the birds you keep and the build you want to take on. Browse compact, mobile, fixed and walk-in layouts, then check the specifications of your preferred project.

  • 45 coop projects: from the Tiny Two-Hen Coop to the 25-hen Homestead Henhouse.
  • A range of layouts: raised coops, mobile tractors, integrated runs, walk-ins and specialty configurations.
  • Choose your skill level: beginner, intermediate and advanced builds are identified in the plans.
  • Two specialty bird projects: a six-duck house and a 20-adult-quail hutch bring the collection to 45 PDFs.
Plan pages from the collection showing coop models and stated flock capacity
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Understand the Build
Before You Cut

Use the measured technical drawings and labelled part views to understand the layout, heights and component relationships before you start working with your materials.

  • Multiple views: front and side elevations, a top view and a cross section.
  • Labelled components: connect the part letters in the drawings to the cut list and assembly steps.
  • Dual-unit measurements: inches first, with centimetre equivalents; standard lumber includes actual millimetre dimensions.
  • Final project specifications: check the stated footprint, height and capacity in your selected PDF.
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Plan pages from the collection showing the cut list, materials and numbered assembly steps
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Follow the Build
Step by Step

Keep the plan beside you as the project comes together. Numbered instructions refer to the parts and drawings, helping you move through the assembly in a defined order.

  • A numbered build sequence: work through the stages in the order described in the plan.
  • Fastener details: look up the specified fastener type, positions and spacing for each operation.
  • Housing details: review the ventilation, cleaning access and predator-protection details for the design.
  • Use the format that suits you: view the PDF on a compatible device or print the pages needed at the workbench.
Actual Gable-Roof Garden Coop cut-list page with part letters, quantities, dimensions in inches and centimetres, and materials
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Plan Your Materials
Before You Shop

Read the project’s cut list and hardware schedule before buying lumber or starting a cut. Check the listed material sizes and quantities against what is available locally.

  • Part-by-part cut lists: part letters, names, quantities, dimensions and material specifications.
  • Hardware schedules: fastener lengths and counts, hinges, latches, mesh and roofing requirements.
  • Lumber sizes explained: nominal US stock sizes and actual millimetre dimensions for standard lumber.
  • Finish and protect: use the plan’s coating, weatherproofing and climate notes when preparing the final build.
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Two specialty projects included

Plans for Ducks & Quail, Too

The collection includes 45 projects, and these two bird-specific designs are among them.

Plan 44, Backyard Duck House for six ducks
Specialty plan 44 of 45

Backyard Duck House

  • For six ducks: a ground-level housing layout designed around duck-specific needs.
  • Wet-area details: washable sloped floor panels, drainage details and ventilation guidance.
  • Its own PDF plan: drawings, cut list, hardware schedule and numbered assembly instructions.
Included in the 45 plans
Plan 45, Three-Tier Quail Hutch for 20 adult quail
Specialty plan 45 of 45

Three-Tier Quail Hutch

  • For 20 adult quail: three housing tiers with a species-specific layout.
  • Daily-access features: egg collection, removable manure trays and feeding details.
  • An advanced specialty build: review its dimensions, materials, assembly details and anchoring requirements before starting.
Included in the 45 plans
Explore All 45 Building Plans
45 Chicken Coop Plans collection shown as a book mockup
  • 45 Individual PDF PlansOne PDF per project, including a duck house and a quail hutch.
  • Compact, Mobile & Walk-In DesignsRaised coops, tractors, integrated runs and larger henhouses.
  • Measured Drawings & Labelled PartsElevations, top views and sections in inches and centimetres.
  • Cut Lists, Materials & HardwareQuantities, cut sizes and fastener schedules for each design.
  • Numbered Assembly InstructionsBuild in order, with beginner to advanced projects to choose from.
  • Finishing, Climate & Care NotesWeatherproofing, ventilation and routine maintenance guidance.
  • Digital & PrintableView on a compatible device or print the pages you need.
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Questions, answered

Before You Start Building

What is included, how to use the PDFs and how to choose your project.

I’m new to woodworking. Can I use these plans?
The collection includes beginner, intermediate and advanced projects. Start with a design marked beginner, read the complete PDF and check its tools, materials and handling requirements before beginning. Larger, mobile and specialty builds can require more experience, help or equipment.
Is this a physical book or a digital product?
This is a digital collection of PDF building plans. The book and printed-page images are presentation mockups. No physical book, finished coop, tools, lumber or hardware are shipped.
What exactly is included in the 45 plans?
You receive 45 individual project PDFs, including a backyard duck house and a three-tier quail hutch. Each plan includes specifications, drawings, cut lists, hardware schedules, assembly instructions and finishing and care notes.
Can I read the PDFs on a device or print them?
Yes. Use a compatible PDF reader on your phone, tablet or computer, or print the pages you need at home or through a print shop. Select landscape orientation and fit the page to your paper size where necessary. Follow the written dimensions; the drawings are not full-size cutting templates.
How do I choose the right coop for my flock?
Check the project’s stated capacity, final footprint, overall height, skill level and climate focus. Consider the available yard space and how you will provide outdoor access. Some designs include a run; others need a separate suitable outdoor area. The chicken projects cover stated flock sizes from 2 to 25 hens, depending on the design.
Are the dimensions suitable outside the US?
The plans list inches with centimetre equivalents. Where standard lumber is specified, nominal US sizes are accompanied by actual millimetre dimensions. Check the actual section sizes available locally; substituting stock can change joints, clearances and cut lengths.
Do I need to buy tools and materials separately?
Yes. The purchase is for the plans only. Each project lists the materials, hardware and tools it calls for. Review the full plan and check local prices before buying. Any budget or build-time figures are estimates for the stated design, not a fixed quote or a guaranteed completion time.
Does every coop include a run?
No. The collection includes house-only designs and designs with integrated runs. Check the individual project’s drawings and specifications to see what is included and plan any additional outdoor space your birds will need.
What about weather, predators and local requirements?
Each plan includes details for its stated climate focus, ventilation, weatherproofing and predator protection. Match the project to your site and check local rules for setbacks, flock limits and construction. The PDFs are building guides, not site-specific stamped engineering plans; local wind, snow, soil and foundation conditions may require professional assessment.