Walk-in coop with attached run (2 modules)
- Coop 8' x 4', 2 modules · 64 sq ft floor
- 160 sq ft run · 7' 9 3/8" tall
- Economy $2,035–$3,434 · Durable $2,637–$4,516
Chicken coop plans for 15 hens
15 hens need at least 60 sq ft of coop floor (4 sq ft per hen) and 150 sq ft of run (10 per hen), 4 nest boxes and 150 in of roost. Our first pick is the walk-in coop with attached run (2 modules): 8' x 4', about $2,035–$3,434 in Economy materials.
How much space do 15 chickens need?
- Coop floor (with run)
- 60 sq ft
- Run
- 150 sq ft
- Nest boxes
- 4
- Roost bar
- 150 in
Without a run, plan 150 sq ft of coop floor. Sources: Chicken coop guide (creatures.com), Converting a shed into a chicken coop (Farmers' Almanac). More in our space guide.
Two coop plans for 15 hens
Large shed coop with long run (2 modules)
- Coop 8' x 4', 2 modules · 64 sq ft floor
- 160 sq ft run · 7' 9 3/8" tall
- Economy $2,035–$3,434 · Durable $2,637–$4,516
Picked by our "Choose for me" for a 40 x 40 ft lawn. In the free preview you can pick any two models that fit your yard.
What materials do you need?
Part of the shopping list of the walk-in coop with attached run (2 modules) for 15 hens (24 lines in the full plan):
| Item | Size | Qty | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x4 lumber | 8' | 108 | $378.00–$594.00 |
| 4x4 pressure-treated lumber | 8' | 18 | $216.00–$360.00 |
| 1/2" OSB | 4' x 8' sheet | 16 | $224.00–$384.00 |
| 3/4" OSB | 4' x 8' sheet | 2 | $48.00–$76.00 |
| 1/2" hardware cloth | 36" wide x 100' roll | 2 | $220.00–$360.00 |
| 1/2" hardware cloth | 48" wide x 50' roll | 2 | $160.00–$260.00 |
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | bundle | 4 | $120.00–$180.00 |
| #8 x 2" exterior screws, 5 lb box (zinc) | pack | 4 | $80.00–$140.00 |
| #9 x 3" exterior screws, 5 lb box (zinc) | pack | 4 | $100.00–$160.00 |
- Step 1: Set the foundation
- Step 2: Build the floor
- Step 3: Frame the walls
- Step 4: Build the roof
- Step 5: Add siding and vents
- Step 6: Hang doors and ramp
- Step 7: Install roost and nest boxes
- Step 8: Build the run
3D preview
Which coop models fit 15 hens?
- Stilt coop with egg hatchStilt coop with egg hatch is for up to 6 hens.
- Large stilt coop with covered space underneathLarge stilt coop with covered space underneath is for up to 12 hens.
- Walk-in coop with attached run8' x 4' · $2,035–$3,434
- Portable chicken tractorPortable chicken tractor is for up to 6 hens.
- Large shed coop with long run8' x 4' · $2,035–$3,434
- Gable farmhouse coop4' x 8' · $2,400–$4,081
- Small minimal coopSmall minimal coop is for up to 4 hens.
- Low-slope modern coopLow-slope modern coop is for up to 6 hens.
3 of 8 models are available for 15 hens.
Coop for 15 hens: questions
How big should a chicken coop be for 15 hens?
At least 60 sq ft of floor when the hens also have a run, or 150 sq ft if they stay inside all day. Add 150 sq ft of run.
How much does it cost to build a coop for 15 chickens?
For the plans on this page, estimated materials are $2,035–$4,516 (Walk-in coop with attached run (2 modules)) and $2,035–$4,516 (Large shed coop with long run (2 modules)), from Economy to Durable materials.
How many nest boxes do 15 hens need?
4: one 12 x 12 in box for every 4 hens.
How long does it take to build a coop for 15 hens?
The walk-in coop with attached run (2 modules) plan estimates 15-25 hours (three weekends, with one helper).
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Both plans sized for 15 hens and your own yard, free in 3D.