Chicken coop plans for 25 chickens
25 standard hens need 100–125 sq ft of coop floor, 250 sq ft of run, 250 inches of roost and 7 nest boxes. The best fit is a walk-in coop: 16 × 8 ft coop and a 32 ft run.
Preview of the walk-in coop for 25 hens, standard breed, cold winters.
48 × 8 × 10 ft
Estimated materials $4,801 (estimate).
| Space check | Required | Provided | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop floor (sq ft) | 125 | 128 | ✓ |
| Run area (sq ft) | 250 | 256 | ✓ |
| Ventilation (sq ft) | 12.5 | 15.4 | ✓ |
Change the breed, climate, roof or size and every cut is recalculated before you pay.
What 25 chickens need, by breed and climate
| Breed | Coop floor | Run | Roost |
|---|---|---|---|
| bantam | 62.5 sq ft | 125 sq ft | 150 in |
| standard | 125 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 250 in |
| large | 156.3 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 300 in |
| Climate | Coop floor | Vent | Insulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild | 100 sq ft | 10 sq ft | not needed |
| Cold winters | 125 sq ft | 12.5 sq ft | optional |
| Severe cold | 125 sq ft | 12.5 sq ft | included |
Other ways to house 25 chickens
Chicken run only
32 × 8 ft for an existing coop, with a hardware cloth apron against diggers.
Questions about a coop for 25 chickens
How big should a chicken coop be for 25 chickens?
Standard-size hens need about 4 sq ft of coop floor each, so 25 hens need 100 sq ft in a mild climate and 125 sq ft where winters are cold. The plan below uses 16 × 8 ft coop and a 32 ft run.
How big should the run be for 25 chickens?
At 10 sq ft per standard hen, 25 hens need 250 sq ft of run. Bantams need 125 sq ft and large breeds 300 sq ft.
How many nest boxes and how much roost space do 25 chickens need?
One nest box per 4 hens (at least 2 from 4 hens up), so 7, and about 10 inches of roost per standard hen: 250 inches in total.
How much does it cost to build a coop for 25 chickens?
The materials for this plan come to roughly $4,801 at typical big-box prices. Prices vary by store and season.