Stilt coop with egg hatch
- Coop 4' x 3' · 12 sq ft floor
- 30 sq ft run · 5' 9 5/8" tall
- Economy $651–$1,132 · Durable $893–$1,566
Chicken coop plans for 3 hens
3 hens need at least 12 sq ft of coop floor (4 sq ft per hen) and 30 sq ft of run (10 per hen), 1 nest box and 30 in of roost. Our first pick is the stilt coop with egg hatch: 4' x 3', about $651–$1,132 in Economy materials.
How much space do 3 chickens need?
- Coop floor (with run)
- 12 sq ft
- Run
- 30 sq ft
- Nest boxes
- 1
- Roost bar
- 30 in
Without a run, plan 30 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 3 hens
Walk-in coop with attached run
- Coop 4' x 4' · 16 sq ft floor
- 30 sq ft run · 7' 9 3/8" tall
- Economy $689–$1,183 · Durable $925–$1,605
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 stilt coop with egg hatch for 3 hens (24 lines in the full plan):
| Item | Size | Qty | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x4 lumber | 8' | 18 | $63.00–$99.00 |
| 4x4 pressure-treated lumber | 12' | 2 | $40.00–$64.00 |
| 1/2" OSB | 4' x 8' sheet | 3 | $42.00–$72.00 |
| 3/4" OSB | 4' x 8' sheet | 1 | $24.00–$38.00 |
| 1/2" hardware cloth | 36" wide x 100' roll | 1 | $110.00–$180.00 |
| 1/2" hardware cloth | 48" wide x 25' roll | 1 | $42.00–$70.00 |
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | bundle | 1 | $30.00–$45.00 |
| #9 x 3" exterior screws, 5 lb box (zinc) | pack | 2 | $50.00–$80.00 |
| 8" strap hinge (zinc) | pack | 10 | $30.00–$70.00 |
- 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 3 hens?
- Stilt coop with egg hatch4' x 3' · $651–$1,132
- Large stilt coop with covered space underneathLarge stilt coop with covered space underneath is for 7 hens or more.
- Walk-in coop with attached run4' x 4' · $689–$1,183
- Portable chicken tractor4' x 3' · $399–$732
- Large shed coop with long runLarge shed coop with long run is for 7 hens or more.
- Gable farmhouse coop4' x 4' · $773–$1,327
- Small minimal coop4' x 3' · $537–$933
- Low-slope modern coop4' x 4' · $720–$1,231
6 of 8 models are available for 3 hens.
Coop for 3 hens: questions
How big should a chicken coop be for 3 hens?
At least 12 sq ft of floor when the hens also have a run, or 30 sq ft if they stay inside all day. Add 30 sq ft of run.
How much does it cost to build a coop for 3 chickens?
For the plans on this page, estimated materials are $651–$1,566 (Stilt coop with egg hatch) and $689–$1,605 (Walk-in coop with attached run), from Economy to Durable materials.
How many nest boxes do 3 hens need?
1: one 12 x 12 in box for every 4 hens.
How long does it take to build a coop for 3 hens?
The stilt coop with egg hatch plan estimates 14-23 hours (two weekends, with one helper).
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Both plans sized for 3 hens and your own yard, free in 3D.