I'm in Frederick Co., MD; not exactly the flattest place in the world. I'm trying to design a 2nd run, for chicks & more space for the overall flock once the chicks are big enough to join them.
My 1st run is based on a 16'x4' chain link dog kennel, a remnant of my dog breeding days. With one end positioned at the front of the coop, the far end was 2' above grade, necessitating the stacking of cinder blocks to support it & get it somewhat level. That also meant attaching 1"x2" welded wire (a lot of it) to the bottom of the kennel panels to keep unwanted critters at bay. That run's been in service a few months now, & is working well, but I want the new run to be more aesthetically pleasing, while still being safe & functional. More kennel panels aren't an option; I used all I had on hand. I'm thinking more along the lines of 1"x2" welded wire on wooden posts with 2"x4" horizontals top & bottom.
I'm wide open to suggestions; the BYC community is the best source I know for such things.
My 1st run is based on a 16'x4' chain link dog kennel, a remnant of my dog breeding days. With one end positioned at the front of the coop, the far end was 2' above grade, necessitating the stacking of cinder blocks to support it & get it somewhat level. That also meant attaching 1"x2" welded wire (a lot of it) to the bottom of the kennel panels to keep unwanted critters at bay. That run's been in service a few months now, & is working well, but I want the new run to be more aesthetically pleasing, while still being safe & functional. More kennel panels aren't an option; I used all I had on hand. I'm thinking more along the lines of 1"x2" welded wire on wooden posts with 2"x4" horizontals top & bottom.
I'm wide open to suggestions; the BYC community is the best source I know for such things.
Each support had to be cut at an angle so that it would stand erect. So you could go that route if you wanted...if so, download a Level app on your phone. Seriously, it helped A TON.
