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post #1 of 9
11/14/11 at 3:10pm
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Hi All,

Has anyone got any plans (or web addresses) on building a folding chicken run?
cheers

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post #2 of 9
11/14/11 at 3:28pm

Hey there Brianj----

Not exactly a folding run--- but there are netting fences for poultry that are moveable.  Some are 4' high.  Depending on the type and age of your birds---and your intention for the use.  -- I allow mine into the poultry netting fence when they are free-ranging---  or more pastured -- so I don't have to worry exactly where they got to---and I don't have to clean poo from the porch and steps.  That said---only my adult birds.  I'm certain that my youngest would just fly over. 

All mine have gotten out and gone on adventures....either they found something tall enough near the fencing, or they found a way to scoot under.  There is no roof/top - so hawks and owls could be a problem.  You may look at poultry netting on a web search.  It does fold, it is portable --- it isn't a 'safe' place for overnight or long stays. 

Post back when you find the solution  so we can hear how you solve it.

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"Was dich nicht umwirft, macht dich starker"   "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."-Friedrich Nietzsche 
My new tag line...added to the end of every sentence--->  "...... after all, they ARE chickens!!!"

 

Here's a link to my BYC page:  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickats-page

Here's a link to my BYC blog of sorts http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/jottings

 

 

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post #3 of 9
11/14/11 at 3:31pm
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Originally Posted by brianj1433 

Hi All,

Has anyone got any plans (or web addresses) on building a folding chicken run?
cheers


First, welcome-byc  Glad you joined us.

And while I don't have such plans, it would be a great idea...something you could also move around, fold and store, etc. smile

Owned by two old dogs (yellow lab and a big, red, fuzzy mutt) and four chickens (Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, and two Easter Eggers)
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Owned by two old dogs (yellow lab and a big, red, fuzzy mutt) and four chickens (Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, and two Easter Eggers)
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post #4 of 9
11/14/11 at 3:42pm
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Hey guys,

thanks for your quick response.

Isn't the internet fantastic?

I post a question from here in Liverpool UK and get a replies from people from USA, love it!

Thanks again, if I get any ideas recommendations that are are suitable to my chicken needs I'll keep you posted
cheers

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post #5 of 9
11/14/11 at 4:21pm

Brianj,  first of all Welcome to BYC family!   Not sure if this will help but here is photo of "chicken playpen" I built earlier in the summer for us to exercise our babies in on sunny days to give them a break from the confines of the brooder. I built it from simple pvc pipe and fittings, cable ties(zip ties) and plastic netting. Could be done on larger(taller) scale with a roof as well for larger chickens. Folds up easy and lightweight. this one is 5' x 5' square and 2' tall. I've since done a roof for it and now it is all stored away for next time we have young ones. Just an idea, hope it helps.
Erik

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/69010_playpen-babies_001.jpg

God, Country, Family, Honor.......  Dad to RIR, NHR, White Silkie, Wellsummers, Barred Rocks, , Golden Campines, Red Star, Dominique, Americana, Auracunas, Black Austrolorps, Blue Andalusians, Wyandottes, Old English, Orp and others
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God, Country, Family, Honor.......  Dad to RIR, NHR, White Silkie, Wellsummers, Barred Rocks, , Golden Campines, Red Star, Dominique, Americana, Auracunas, Black Austrolorps, Blue Andalusians, Wyandottes, Old English, Orp and others
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post #6 of 9
11/15/11 at 2:01pm
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Fireguy56,
Thanks for the visual, it's given me a few ideas, think I will make a similar design but slightly larger.
cheers
brianj

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post #7 of 9
11/15/11 at 2:11pm

Brian,  Absolutely....simple to do and light in weight. Hope it works for you and post some pics when done.
Erik

God, Country, Family, Honor.......  Dad to RIR, NHR, White Silkie, Wellsummers, Barred Rocks, , Golden Campines, Red Star, Dominique, Americana, Auracunas, Black Austrolorps, Blue Andalusians, Wyandottes, Old English, Orp and others
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post #8 of 9
11/15/11 at 2:13pm

Somenthing like this might work too: http://www.optionsplus.com/dog-kennels-bronzeseries.htm

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post #9 of 9
4/13/12 at 12:53pm

Hey, can you give me an adress where i can buy such fencing/netting, or something similar to it. I just want a easily portable fenced pen that i can put my chickens in when good weather comes.

Thanks for your time!

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