Chicken coop plans for 10 chickens
10 standard hens need 40–50 sq ft of coop floor, 100 sq ft of run, 100 inches of roost and 3 nest boxes. The best fit is a walk-in coop: 8 × 8 ft coop and a 14 ft run.
Preview of the walk-in coop for 10 hens, standard breed, cold winters.
22 × 8 × 10 ft
Estimated materials $2,914 (estimate).
| Space check | Required | Provided | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop floor (sq ft) | 50 | 64 | ✓ |
| Run area (sq ft) | 100 | 112 | ✓ |
| Ventilation (sq ft) | 5 | 7.4 | ✓ |
Change the breed, climate, roof or size and every cut is recalculated before you pay.
What 10 chickens need, by breed and climate
| Breed | Coop floor | Run | Roost |
|---|---|---|---|
| bantam | 25 sq ft | 50 sq ft | 60 in |
| standard | 50 sq ft | 100 sq ft | 100 in |
| large | 62.5 sq ft | 120 sq ft | 120 in |
| Climate | Coop floor | Vent | Insulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild | 40 sq ft | 4 sq ft | not needed |
| Cold winters | 50 sq ft | 5 sq ft | optional |
| Severe cold | 50 sq ft | 5 sq ft | included |
Other ways to house 10 chickens
Chicken run only
10 × 10 ft for an existing coop, with a hardware cloth apron against diggers.
Questions about a coop for 10 chickens
How big should a chicken coop be for 10 chickens?
Standard-size hens need about 4 sq ft of coop floor each, so 10 hens need 40 sq ft in a mild climate and 50 sq ft where winters are cold. The plan below uses 8 × 8 ft coop and a 14 ft run.
How big should the run be for 10 chickens?
At 10 sq ft per standard hen, 10 hens need 100 sq ft of run. Bantams need 50 sq ft and large breeds 120 sq ft.
How many nest boxes and how much roost space do 10 chickens need?
One nest box per 4 hens (at least 2 from 4 hens up), so 3, and about 10 inches of roost per standard hen: 100 inches in total.
How much does it cost to build a coop for 10 chickens?
The materials for this plan come to roughly $2,914 at typical big-box prices. Prices vary by store and season.