For our small flock of 5, we’ve found this setup to be great. Bought the run from Amazon (HITTITE). Used a 4x100’ roll of 1/2in hardware cloth around the run and bought a quality tarp to cover the top. Secured it with a plethora of zip ties (stainless steel zip ties for the hardware cloth)...
Thank you for the tips. I believe it is 1/2 inch hardware cloth and that’s something we have learned that we need. The more I research, I agree that those runs are too small. I like the idea of putting a large (10x10’ run or dog kennel, for example) over the coop, to extend their space. We...
My wife and I are ready to take the plunge and get our first flock of chicks within the next week or two. We are in the process of acquiring the necessary goods and will definitely need help from this online community lol. Living in Sarasota, FL we plan to get a professionally built 4' x 8'...