Looking for ideas... Simple movable pen for the girls during the day....

[Walkbarefoot]

I am new to the world of chickens... We have built a 50 square foot coop that is enclosed in our 400 square foot run... (the run is almost complete... the chicks are only 4 weeks old at the moment.)

I would like to free range our birds during the day, but we have far too many hawks, eagles, osprey.... I am looking for a simple way to contain the birds during the day, while giving them access to other parts of my lawn. I am interested in seeing what others have done... We do have a neighborhood cat, also have fox, coyote and raccoons. But as I said, this would ONLY be for during the day, they would be in full lockdown at night.
I have seen some nice collapsable options... Would love to see some of the creative things you have come up with!
Thanks

 

[Ridgerunner]

You might look through this tractor section from the Articles/Coops section at the tab at the top of this page. Many pages of options.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/tractor-coops.17/

 

[Walkbarefoot]

You might look through this tractor section from the Articles/Coops section at the tab at the top of this page. Many pages of options.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/tractor-coops.17/

Thank you! I am still new to this site and have not worked out how to use it yet!

 

[Ridgerunner]

No problems, many people that have been around a long time haven't,

 

[LittleMissCountry]

I bought a portable run on Amazon that works great for me. I got it for around $50, but it was on sale. I move it around the yard. It has a small tarp over one side for shade and a roosting bar. I didn't need anything fancy since I use it when I am home. It keeps them safe from hawks.

 

[aart]

Wowsa ....that is quite the run frameup! Sweet!

Welcome to BYC!
Adding your general geographical location to your profile can be helpful,
easy to do and then it's always there!

 

[cholland]

Search for cattle panel hoop coops. You can build one for about $100 depending on what materials you use. You can connect it to your run using chicken tunnels. I've had a hawk land on the hoop coop and look in when I had young pullets in there but never had any losses.

 

[Walkbarefoot]

I bought a portable run on Amazon that works great for me. I got it for around $50, but it was on sale. I move it around the yard. It has a small tarp over one side for shade and a roosting bar. I didn't need anything fancy since I use it when I am home. It keeps them safe from hawks.

Thanks for this!!!!

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Thanks for this!!!!

You are welcome. I saw in the reviews of the one I bought that someone attached bicycle training wheels to one side to make it easier to move. I am planning on doing that to mine.