Quick answer
Type your flock size and coop size below and you get a free top-view floor plan with nest boxes, roost bars, a people door, a pop door, vents and the run, ready to print or save as a PDF, SVG or PNG.
- Standard hens: about 3 sq ft of coop and 8 sq ft of run each.
- Nest boxes: 2 for the first 4 hens, then 1 per 4.
- Roost: about 8 inches of bar per hen.
Most free coop plans online are drawn for one size. This one redraws for yours. Change the hens, the breed size or any measurement and the plan and the space check update right away.
Ready-made plans by flock size
Click a size to load it into the plan maker above.
| Flock | Coop | Run | Nest boxes | Roost | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 hens | 3 x 4 ft | 4 x 6 ft | 2 | 2 ft | Load plan |
| 4 hens | 3 x 4 ft | 4 x 8 ft | 2 | 2.7 ft | Load plan |
| 6 hens | 4 x 5 ft | 6 x 8 ft | 3 | 4 ft | Load plan |
| 8 hens | 4 x 6 ft | 8 x 8 ft | 3 | 5.3 ft | Load plan |
| 10 hens | 4 x 8 ft | 8 x 10 ft | 4 | 6.7 ft | Load plan |
| 12 hens | 6 x 6 ft | 8 x 12 ft | 4 | 8 ft | Load plan |
| 20 hens | 8 x 8 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 6 | 13.3 ft | Load plan |
What every coop layout needs
- Roost higher than the nest boxes. Hens sleep on the highest perch, so keep nests lower or they will sleep and poop in them. See our roost guide.
- Nest boxes in the darkest corner, away from the door. Our nesting box guide covers sizes and bedding.
- Vents up high, about 1 square foot for every 10 square feet of floor, with no draft across the roost.
- A door you can reach through to clean and collect eggs, plus a small pop door with a ramp into the run.
- A predator-proof run wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth. Price it with the run and fencing calculator.
Will it fit in your yard?
Many cities cap how big a coop can be and set how far it must sit from the lot line or a neighbor’s house. Look up your city on Coop Ready, then drop the coop and run onto a satellite map of your yard in the free coop planner. It can also print a free permit site plan; see our permit site plan checklist for what cities usually ask for.
Frequently asked questions
Are these chicken coop plans really free?
Yes. Print the plan or download it as a PDF, SVG or PNG with no sign-up. It is a layout for planning, not a cut list or a stamped construction drawing.
What size coop plan do I need for 6 chickens?
About a 4 by 5 foot coop with a 6 by 8 foot run for standard hens, with 3 nest boxes and about 4 feet of roost bar.
Can I use the plan for my permit?
A floor plan shows the coop itself. Many cities also want a site plan showing where the coop sits on your lot. The free Coop Ready planner makes that site plan from a satellite map.
How this works: space figures follow Oregon State and Penn State Extension, the same as our coop size calculator. Plans are concept layouts; check your city’s coop height, size and building rules before you build.
