I'm using chain link in my run since I already had 6 panels of 10 x 6 ft sections. I buried the fence about 6 inches with the hope of keeping out diggers. The holes were a little too big for the chicks at 6 weeks, some of the smaller ones could fit through. But at 8 weeks it seems to be...
That is a little 2ft x 4ft brooder I found off craigslist that the chicks lived in from 2-6 weeks. I decided to keep it in the run in case we have any sick or injured birds. Also if we ever decide to hatch out this will come in handy.
Here's my take on the Purina chicken coop. After looking through this entire thread I contacted user mark9199 and got some tips on how to do this thing. The largest construction project I've undertaken before this was the compost pile behind the coop (pictured) so his direction was well...