Six coop plans, free, as a printable PDF
Two of the six are moveable builds — a tractor and a wheeled coop — because that's the part most plan collections skip. The other four are fixed coops at sizes that suit an ordinary backyard flock.
Every plan comes with a materials list, cut dimensions, and the hen capacity worked out at 4 sq ft of coop and 8–10 sq ft of run per standard bird, so you can see what you're actually building before you buy lumber.
What's in it
| # | Plan | Footprint | Fits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-Frame Tractor | 4 ft x 8 ft | 3-4 hens | Moveable |
| 2 | Hoop Run Tractor | 5 ft x 10 ft | 5-6 hens | Moveable |
| 3 | Raised Coop + Run | 4 ft x 12 ft | 4-5 hens | Fixed |
| 4 | Lean-To Coop | 6 ft x 4 ft | 3-4 hens | Fixed |
| 5 | Walk-In Coop | 8 ft x 8 ft | 8-12 hens | Fixed |
| 6 | Bantam Ark | 2 ft x 6 ft | 2-3 bantams | Moveable |
What it isn't
We'd rather you knew before you handed over an email address:
- These are plans, not kits. No materials, no hardware, no pre-cut panels. You buy the lumber and the wire.
- They aren't engineering drawings and they aren't stamped by anyone. If your county wants a permit for a structure this size, these won't satisfy it — check your local rules first.
- Timber sizes and prices vary by region. The cut list is a starting point, not a receipt.
- We haven't built all six ourselves.
If what you actually want is a coop that arrives in cartons rather than a Saturday with a circular saw, that's the rest of this site: mobile chicken coops and chicken tractors.
Why we ask for an email
Because it's the trade. You get the file; we get permission to send you a few genuinely useful things later. Here's exactly what that means:
- The PDF arrives by email, immediately, with no conditions attached.
- After that, occasional coop guides — sizing, care, what to check before you buy. Roughly every couple of weeks, less in quiet months.
- No discount code in the first email, because we'd rather send you something useful than train you to wait for a sale.
- One click to unsubscribe, in every email. We don't sell or rent the list. See our privacy policy.
How it's delivered
The plans arrive as a single PDF attached to — or linked from — the first email, sent to the address you enter. It's hosted at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0997/8930/8199/files/free-chicken-coop-plans-v3.pdf and the link doesn't expire.
If it hasn't arrived within a few minutes, check your spam folder first, then email contact@moveablechickencoop.com and we'll send it again.
While you're deciding
- Free chicken coop plans (PDF): 6 printable builds — the plans walked through, with what each one costs to build
- Chicken coop plans: what to look for before you build
- DIY chicken coop vs buying one: the cost math
