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Large shed coop with long run plan

A wide, shallow shed-roof walk-in coop (barn-style row) with a long, narrow run along its back. 7 to 12 hens in one coop, 13 to 36 as identical modules.

Hens
7–36
Coop size
7' x 4' to 12' x 4'
Est. materials
$1,084–$8,709
Skill level
Advanced
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Large shed coop with long run in a backyard (representative image)
Representative image, Modern Barn style, 7 hens.

Four looks, same plan

Style changes colors and trim only. The cut list and the price stay the same.

What size large shed coop with long run do I need?

HensCoopRunHeightEst. materials (Economy)Durable
77' x 4'70 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$1,084–$1,828$1,355–$2,317
88' x 4'80 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$1,136–$1,927$1,437–$2,468
1010' x 4'100 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$1,445–$2,372$1,812–$3,027
1212' x 4'120 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$1,533–$2,502$1,930–$3,209
15 (2 modules)8' x 4'160 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$2,035–$3,434$2,637–$4,516
20 (2 modules)10' x 4'200 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$2,401–$3,960$3,135–$5,270
24 (2 modules)12' x 4'240 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$2,697–$4,392$3,491–$5,806
36 (3 modules)12' x 4'360 sq ft7' 9 3/8"$4,046–$6,588$5,237–$8,709

Worked out by our plan engine for a level lawn. Sizes in feet and inches; costs are estimates from typical US home-center prices.

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Questions about this plan

How many hens fit in the large shed coop with long run?

The plan is sized for 7–36 hens. It grows with your flock: at least 4 sq ft of coop floor per hen with a run.

How much does it cost to build?

Estimated materials run $1,084 to $8,709, depending on flock size and the material group (Economy or Durable). Prices are estimates from typical US home-center prices.

How long does it take to build?

For 7 hens the plan estimates 15-25 hours (three weekends, with one helper). Skill level: Advanced.

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