Chicken Coop Plans for 6 Chickens
Six hens is the sweet spot for most families, about 24-30 eggs a week with enough birds for a healthy social flock.
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4×6 ft (24 sq ft)
Run
6×10 ft (60 sq ft)
Materials
$450-$850
Build time
2 weekends
Best for
- Families of 3-5
- Keepers who want extra eggs to share
- Suburban yards with room for a 12×6 footprint
What's included
- 24 sq ft coop (4 sq ft per bird)
- 60 sq ft run (10 sq ft per bird)
- Three nest boxes
- Linear roost: 6 ft (1 ft per bird)
- 1/2" hardware cloth on every opening
- Predator apron 12" wide around the run perimeter
- Sloped roof for rain runoff
Build steps
- Detailed material and hardware list
- Pressure-treated foundation
- Floor and wall framing
- Door, window, and pop door openings
- Run framing with skirt board
- Predator apron installation
- Roost and nest box layout
- Roof and weatherproofing
Frequently asked questions
How big should a chicken coop be for 6 chickens?
Plan for 24 sq ft of coop space and 60 sq ft of run space. A 4×6 coop with a 6×10 run is the classic layout.
How many eggs will 6 hens lay?
Most flocks of 6 mixed-breed hens lay 24-30 eggs per week during peak production, about 4-5 dozen.
Do I need 6 nest boxes for 6 hens?
No, three boxes is plenty. Hens share boxes and often line up for the same favorite.