Chicken Coop Plans for 10 Chickens
Ten hens cross into 'small homestead' territory, you'll want a walk-in coop with a stand-up door for cleaning and a generous run.
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5×8 ft (40 sq ft)
Run
8×12 ft (96 sq ft)
Materials
$800-$1,500
Build time
3-4 weekends
Best for
- Homesteaders
- Egg-selling backyard keepers
- Families with neighbors who want eggs too
What's included
- 40 sq ft coop (4 sq ft per bird)
- 100 sq ft run (10 sq ft per bird)
- Four to five nest boxes
- Linear roost: 10 ft (1 ft per bird)
- Walk-in human door for easy cleaning
- Storage area for feed and bedding
- Pressure-treated foundation with vented underfloor
Build steps
- Material list including walk-in door hardware
- Foundation and skid construction
- Wall and roof framing
- Window and vent placement for airflow
- Built-in nest box and roost system
- Run framing with full-height door
- Predator apron and electrified wire option
- Interior finishing and storage
Frequently asked questions
How big does a coop need to be for 10 chickens?
40 sq ft of coop and at least 100 sq ft of run. A 5×8 walk-in coop with an 8×12 run is the standard layout.
Do I need a walk-in coop for 10 hens?
Strongly recommended. Cleaning a coop you have to bend into is misery, a walk-in pays for itself in your back the first week.
How much does it cost to build a 10-chicken coop?
Material costs range $800-$1,500 depending on wood prices and finish quality. Pre-built kits this size run $2,000-$3,500.
