Chicken Coop DIY Plans Poultry Hen Houses With Run Kennel 8'x10' Build Your Own

Build Your Own Chicken Coop Plans DIY Poultry Hen Houses With Run And Kennel 8'x10'

These DIY plans will show you how to build 8' X 10' Chicken Coop hen houses. We love this tried and true design because it allows you to add on as needed. You can build many of these side by side as you increase your poultry count. This chicken coop offers convenient egg collection, clean-up and poultry transportation all in one. The spacious 8x10’ floor plan is large enough to keep between 10 and 20 chickens depending upon the breed. You can increase your poultry count to over 50, 100, 200, however many you need by duplicating this design over and over! With a fully-covered chicken run attached, your chickens will be able to wander freely without any worry of predators either on the ground or in the air! The convenient nesting box offers easy access for collection and the structure is safe to insulate and electrify for cold, winter months with large windows to offer ventilation in the heat of summer.

What Is a 8' X 10' Chicken Coop?
If you're a beginner at building chicken coops, you'll want to know what the basic components are. To begin building your 8x10 chicken coop, you'll need to build the trusses. Start by cutting rafters to the appropriate size and angles. Lay them out on a level surface. Then, cut 2x4 lumber to the proper angles and fit them to the trusses. Next, you'll need to build gussets. Using 1/2'' plywood, make gussets that span the joints. Next, use 1 5/8'' screws to firmly secure all components together.

Chicken coop plan
If you are looking to build your own chicken coop, you can get a plan here. The plan is a sloping roof shed style that uses 2x3s. This design is inexpensive and very simple to build. This plan uses the same techniques as many of Ben Stone's other plans and is very easy to follow. The sloping roof shed style of this coop is a popular choice because it is simple to build and is available for download.

This plan includes instructions on what materials to buy and how to build the coop. The shed style coop is easy to assemble and has minimal parts, making it easier to build and fewer mistakes. It also has an accessible door and nesting box, and is ideal for backyard hens. The plans will show you everything you need to build your chicken coop.


8' X 10' chicken coop
If you're looking for a chicken coop plan that's simple and functional, look no further than this 8' X 10" chicken coop plan. It combines the efficient use of space for chickens with a roof garden and a planter. This coop design is perfect for backyard hens because it uses minimal space and will reliably house your chickens, providing fresh eggs and salad ingredients. You can download the plans and get started today!


Gable roof chicken coop
If you're looking for a simple way to keep your chickens safe and secure, you might be interested in this gable roof chicken house. The design is a classic, traditional style that uses the unused space to its full advantage. Its design allows you to keep a small number of chickens while still providing ample space for laying eggs. Besides being functional, this structure is well-made and can be built to fit any size garden. 

The first step in building your chicken house is to measure the dimensions of the coop. Then, determine where the studs are in relation to the outside edge. Place the second set of studs 32 1/2' away. Place a 2x4 on the wall between the nearest two studs, which will be the header at the top of the doorway. If you're building more than one coop, you may want to add scrap 2x4s to the door wall as hinges.

All DIY plans are designed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.