DIY Chicken Coop Plans

A comprehensive collection of beginner-friendly coop plans that cover all the basics. These designs are perfect for first-time builders and include efficient layouts for 4-6 chickens with integrated nesting boxes.

Ideal for urban backyards or small flocks, this compact coop design maximizes space efficiency while ensuring comfort. Features include a hinged roof for easy cleaning and a secure attached run.

This spacious walk-in coop allows you to easily enter for cleaning and feeding. Designed for larger flocks, it features ample roosting bars, multiple nesting boxes, and excellent ventilation for healthy hens.

Also known as a chicken tractor, this mobile coop allows you to move your flock to fresh grass daily. It features sturdy wheels and handles, making it easy to rotate grazing areas and fertilize your lawn.

Extend your existing coop with this secure, predator-proof run. These plans focus on creating a safe outdoor foraging area using heavy-duty hardware cloth and a reinforced timber frame.

The all-in-one solution. This plan combines a secure, elevated sleeping quarter with a spacious covered run underneath, providing protection from the elements and predators in a single footprint.

Designed specifically for non-carpenters, this plan uses standard lumber cuts and simple joinery. It minimizes waste and requires only basic tools like a drill and circular saw to complete.

Build a coop for practically free using upcycled shipping pallets. These plans guide you on how to disassemble pallets safely and construct a rustic, functional coop on a tight budget.

Essential for cold climates, this design features double-walled construction with foam insulation to keep your flock warm in winter and cool in summer. Includes details on draft-free ventilation.

A specialized project to upgrade any existing coop. Learn how to frame and install an automatic door opener to keep your chickens safe at night and let them out at dawn without you getting out of bed.