Building the ideal chicken run

[CarlaRiggs]

No, Purr ~ hardware cloth is just a term.

It's actually a wire with smaller squares. It can be galvanized & welded. This makes it sturdier. Just make sure you get a strong gauge about 18 or so. This will hold up to any critters.
Hardware cloth can be found at most lumber stores, or the big ones like Lowe's, etc.

Carla

 

[purr]

thank you

 

[Renigeid]

OK, just finished my chicken house (coop) and run, The house an old tool shed 12' x 15'. the run is 15' x 20'.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/Renigeid/windowguardsouthside.jpg

More pics to follow as soon as I learn how.

 

[CarlaRiggs]

Renegade ~
What a terrific set-up for your flock! I especially like the shady tree you've used for shade. Please do post more pics.

Carla

 

[Renigeid]

Well, can't afford my ideal but here is what I have for my Jo Jo and his eleven Ladies.
Here ya go Carla, hope you enjoy.

Jim

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[bills]

Wow, Renigeid! Nice looking setup you've got there. You sure look like you live in a nice country setting. I gather you must have livestock as well, from the look of that gate?

I have been pleased with my run design. I have a large outer run (20X40), as well as a covered, ultra secure inner run. The outer run is chain link, with a cement foundation, which the hens can enjoy on days when it's not raining hard... or snowing.

The inner run is great for rainy days, to be able to let the chickens outside, but not get wet.

The inner run is made of hardware cloth, even under the roof. I have buried the cloth down 1' into the ground. There are splashboards around the base to stop the roof drainage from splashing into the run, and acting as a bit of a wind break. As well, I have circled the hen house with it, also buried, to keep rats, etc., out from under it.

My shop protects the run area further from winds.

The hens can enjoy the view of the garden, of which I will let them till for me this fall..

 

[Renigeid]

Nice set up Bills.

 

[LynneP]

Lots of pics in our home page below, inclusing how the run was finished with hardware cloth , including a buried perimeter...works like a charm!

 

[CarlaRiggs]

I love that coop, Renegade! So roomy ~ I'm thinking Jojo and his ladies are a little spoiled.

He's a handsome rooster; the black and bronze colors are so striking.

Carla

 

[La Banan]

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Yah! I'm with you Davaroo! If we're talking IDEAL...or how about after the revolution we just take over the golf courses and turn all those manicured play areas back into beautiful pasture land. Yay! Do you follow Salatin?
Also we could have perfectly happy guard goats and oh, my mind reels. Life is good but it could get better...