Backyard Plans

Stilt coop with egg hatch plan

Raised off the ground with a ramp, an outside egg hatch and a closed gravel-floor space underneath.

Hens
1–6
Coop size
4' x 3' to 6' x 4'
Est. materials
$643–$1,909
Skill level
Medium
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Stilt coop with egg hatch in a backyard (representative image)
Representative image, Natural style, 6 hens.

Four looks, same plan

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

What size stilt coop with egg hatch do I need?

HensCoopRunHeightEst. materials (Economy)Durable
14' x 3'10 sq ft5' 9 5/8"$643–$1,120$885–$1,554
34' x 3'30 sq ft5' 9 5/8"$651–$1,132$893–$1,566
46' x 3'40 sq ft5' 9 5/8"$688–$1,195$944–$1,653
55' x 4'50 sq ft5' 9 5/8"$773–$1,334$1,031–$1,796
66' x 4'60 sq ft5' 9 5/8"$853–$1,468$1,095–$1,909

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 stilt coop with egg hatch?

The plan is sized for 1–6 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 $643 to $1,909, 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 6 hens the plan estimates 17-27 hours (three weekends, with one helper). Skill level: Medium.

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