6x8 Chicken Coop Plans + 8x12 Run | DIY Chicken Coop Blueprint | Large Backyard Coop Design with Materials List & Cut List

Looking for chicken coop plans that don’t fall apart, waste lumber, or look like a regret?

Congratulations. You found them.

This is a 6x8 chicken coop with an 8x12 run, designed to be:

• Efficient with materials
• Easy to follow
• Structurally solid
• And, annoyingly, very good-looking

Your chickens will thrive. Your neighbors will ask questions.

 What You Get (Actual Useful Stuff)

This is a 60-page DIY chicken coop blueprint in interactive PDF format that covers everything so you don’t have to “figure it out” mid-build.

Includes:

• Step-by-step building instructions
• Complete materials list + cost estimate
• Tools + hardware + fasteners (no wandering Home Depot in confusion)
• Exact cut list for every piece
• Clear layout for the coop and enclosed run
• Instructions for porch, Dutch door, and window flower boxes
• Detailed roofing options and step-by-step instructions
• Rafter Cut Template (because, math)
• Front porch (because your chickens deserve better than you) 

Size Details

• Coop: 6 ft x 8 ft
• Run: 8 ft x 12 ft
• Coop wall height: 6'
• Coop peak height: 8'
• Run wall height: 7'
  Perfect for a large backyard chicken coop setup with space for happy, productive birds. 

Build Cost

Estimated around $1500-$2,000 depending on your location and material choices.

We were able to keep ours well under $1000 by using cull lumber. 

Who This Is For

• DIYers who want clear, complete chicken coop plans
• Backyard chicken keepers who like things done right the first time
• Anyone tired of vague Pinterest nonsense 

Who This Is Not For

• People who enjoy guessing measurements
• People who think “I’ll just wing it” is a plan
• Chickens with no appreciation for architecturE 

Why These Plans Are Better

These DIY chicken coop plans are designed to save you time, reduce waste, and avoid costly mistakes—while still giving you a coop that looks like you know what you’re doing.