run ideas

  1. rascal66

    Best material for drainage in the run?

    Husband and I are getting prepared to redo the run and extend our coop. Its really rainy and wet sometimes out here in WA. Sometimes the run gets so muddy and stinky, I really get concerned for the health risks it brings as well. So our goal is to also prep it for better drainage and to better...
  2. thesegirlscrackmeup

    Winter is Coming!

    Last year we wrapped the girls run in plastic vapor barrier, we just stapled it to the run. I was thankful we did that because it kept the snow out and made for easy cleaning. However, it really is a waste of plastic/money and also, somewhat of a pain. We wanted to come up with something that we...
  3. C

    Hello from NE Georgia!

    So glad I found this site! Hubby came home 2 weeks ago with 6 baby chicks. I've been reading and reading and reading about caring for them and getting some great idea's -thanks! We've graduated to a Pack N Play for more room for them and love watching them. It also is getting them used to our...
  4. Hazelbunny

    Is this big enough?

    I'm making my silkies a separate coop and I might be able to make it before winter. I'm getting a large dog house that I'm going to make a coop out of today and im deciding where I want it and how big the run will be. For the run would 94 inches long and 86 inches wide be big enough for 7...
  5. H

    Coop And Run Ideas/Blueprints?

    Hi all. I'm remodeling my chicken coop and I wanted to build/buy a chicken coop that had a large run attached to it. I have four hens and a rooster. Does anyone have any blueprints, ideas, or coop suggestions that I can buy or build? Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to respond!
  6. T

    Hello!

    hey everyone! My name is Tyra! I have my first flock which consists of 2 buff orpingtons, 2 barred rocks, 2 Easter Eggers, 2 silkies, and 1 husky red! All these chicks will be 6 weeks old tomorrow! I have four young children, a husband, and two crazy dogs! At the moment I am feeling...
  7. Zolamarie

    Building a small duck run

    Yesterday I started building a predator proof duck run. It’s about 6x7. It’s only two feet high, so the top will be able to open up on either side. I have no building experience so I tried to make it as simple as possible. Here’s some pictures of what it looks like now. The fence is all the...
  8. Lauryn229

    $75 DIY 175 sqft Safe Chicken Run / Play Pen!

    Bumble Bee is my 3 year old Barred Rock who has been the sole member of the flock for the last 2 years. She gets along with the dogs and cats by letting them know she’s the boss. She rules the backyard! She is extremely loving with a huge personality and always wants our attention. So, our...
  9. Barn Red Coop

    Barn Red Coop

    This is our Barn Red Coop. I had to change phones so the building pics were lost. Then I had back surgery, then we moved. So I will do my best to explain it. I had help from my son and husband on this. My son framed it. My son used 2x4s for basic framing but used 2x6s for support corners and...
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  10. John and Tiffany

    Pond in a chicken run, Yes or No?

    Would it be a good idea to install a pond in the chicken run. I'm thinking of getting a koi fish pond type thing and putting it in the ground. then installing a continuous flowing pump to circulate the water. Would the chickens drink from it? would it be safe for them? would it attract...
  11. G

    Are coops neccessary in a covered run/enclosure?

    I had an open 10 x 12 ft. x 5 ft. tall enclosure with a small house inside. I recently put a roof over most of the enclosure. I want to get rid of the house to give them more room, 4 hen s full time inside. Do I need a house or will a roosting section and nesting boxes be enough? The house in...
  12. hegazi

    Run help

    I am having trouble building our run. We tried pvc but it is too wide and the pvc sagged. We then added 2x4 supports but there was still some sagging. We tried tying the sagging parts to trees but I was not confident in its ability to hold snow, predators, etc. There are trees that I could wrap...
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