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chiknhurder, if I am understanding you right, then the 2"x3" holes in the larger hardware cloth should not be an issue other than the potential for an animal to reach through or a smaller animal to crawl through.

Perhaps I should share a little more about the coop. Here is a post on the design, though I don't have the latest pictures posted: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/869549/aineos-coop-and-run-project. My intent is that the hole in the floor leading to the run will be closed at night, so they...

I have finished my coop, but now I need to get the run built for the chickens. I have read the importance of using hardware cloth over chicken wire, but I want to be sure I understand why. Is it because of the size of the holes or the strength of the material? Or is it both. I ask because I...

Construction began this weekend. I went back and forth on whether to use plywood, some other proper siding, or OSB. In the end, I went with OSB. As I was ordering the wood from a local lumber company, I asked them for their opinion, and the salesguy, who I personally know, said, "I built a...

Thanks for the comments fiddlebanshee and Judy. I have decided the points you made about the metal roof make sense - that is the route I will go. Judy, the point you made on the OSB also made sense. Was trying to find a thread I read on here about how OSB stood up if water-resistant stain...

I have been hiding in the shadows here at BYC for at least a year, maybe more. I nearly bought chickens last year, but backed out at the last minute, so when I heard our local Co-op had their chickens in, I made the move this year. We started that first trip with six Easter Eggers, but it...