Collection: Large Chicken Coop

Large chicken coops are sized for 10 to 15 hens — the sweet spot for a household producing more eggs than it can eat, a small homesteading flock, or anyone scaling up after a first season with a smaller coop.

This page collects every Roost N Run coop with a 10-to-15 hen standard capacity. You will find walk-in wooden coops for stand-up egg collection, walk-in metal runs for predator-proof free-range, and coop-with-run combos that pair a raised hen house with an attached secure run.

How to pick the right large chicken coop

• Wood or metal? Wooden walk-in coops (Stronghold, Cascade) look natural in a landscaped yard and insulate better in winter. Metal walk-in runs (Summit, Homestead, Ridgeline, Forge) handle high winds and heavy rain without warping, and resist mites.
• Nest box ratio. 1 nest box per 3 hens is the floor. For 12 hens, plan for at least 4 nest boxes. Add our Brood 8-compartment nesting box if you outgrow the built-in boxes.
• Roosting bar length. Hens need 8 to 10 inches of roost bar each. For 12 hens, plan for at least 8 linear feet of bar — check the product page specs before buying.
• Predator-proof considerations. A 15-hen flock is a more attractive target than a 4-hen one. Look for hardware-cloth mesh (not chicken wire), automatic dusk-close door (Watchman), and a hardware-cloth apron extending 12 inches out from the run.

What every large coop on this page includes

• Galvanized steel frame OR weatherproof wood, with full hardware
• Predator-resistant mesh on the run (hardware cloth or PVC-coated)
• Multiple roosting bars and external nest boxes for egg collection
• Walk-in or stand-up height access for cleaning
• Assembly instructions and US-based support

Common questions about large chicken coops

How much space do 15 hens really need?
4 sq ft of indoor coop + 10 sq ft of run per standard hen = 60 sq ft inside and 150 sq ft of run for a 15-hen flock. Bantam and Silkie flocks can go ~20% tighter. Free-range birds need less run, but still the same indoor space.

Walk-in vs. coop-with-run for 12 hens?
Walk-in if you want to stand up while cleaning or collecting eggs. Coop-with-run if you want a smaller footprint and external egg-collection doors. Both work for 12 hens — it is a comfort and yard-space tradeoff. See our walk-in vs. A-frame guide for the full comparison.

Can I add an automatic door to any large coop?
Yes — the Watchman auto-door fits any standard pop-door opening (~12 × 14 in). Mounting brackets are universal across wood and metal frames.