run design

  1. Machineryqueen

    1/2" Wire Cloth and Snow Load

    Has anyone built a run with 1/2" wire cloth for the top? I was curious as to how far apart the posts and beams should be to hold a large snow load of about 8 to 12 inches. I am in Ohio and we get large amounts of snow periodically. We are getting ready to build a very large run and would like...
  2. C

    Paddock System in Permanent Run?

    So I am a newbie to BYC and this is officially my first post! After years of lurking on here and reading up on backyard chickens, we are reading to dive in! We bought a 6'x8' coop off Craigslist and are hoping to build our run this fall. After reading a lot about the paddock system, I'm...
  3. reddpepper86

    Run square footage?

    Hi everyone! So my hubby and I got some chicks to start our backyard flock. We've converted the shed we have on our property into a coop and the chicks will move in when they're big enough. For now they've dominated the garage haha! We've framed out the run and its a good size. I plan on...
  4. E

    My first chicken loss to a hawk

    I became a first-time chicken owner this past July and ended up with two hens and three roosters, all bantam silkie Cochin mixes. I have about 5 Acres, mostly Woods and they were super happy content chickens survived 3 blissful months with no issues until this a-hole Hawk came along and got one...
  5. MamaDchicks6

    My new Ducks and their run

    Hi, I'm a newer Duck mama. I have two pekins and two khaki cambels that are 4 0r 5 months old now. Ive been working on their enclosure , housing, run and pond this summer and plan to complete an aqua ponics systeme for them next spring. I don't plan on running the pond this winter so I decided...
  6. T

    Howdy, we're soon to be new chicken owners

    We're Tom and Kathy - I (Tom) will probably do most of the posting. We're city dwellers with a 80x130ft corner lot with varying city regulations about how and where we can keep chickens. Our permit for up to 6 backyard chicken clears on September 2, looking forward to the adventure but kinda...
  7. BYCforlife

    Ordered 5 Pekins for next year- what should I prepare for?

    Hello! I decided to order 5 pekins. They will be straight run, so here's what I am going to do: Build 2 small coops and runs, each with tubs of water. I will change the water very often. Also, I hear they drink water to help swallow feed. I will give them a deep trough poultry waterer to help...
    • BYCforlife
    • Thread
    • coop design run design
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Ducks
  8. NorCal CC

    NorCal CC

    Here’s the finished product. Cost about $1,500 (I was shooting for $500 - Oops). The story of the build goes: Buy house in Northern California. Think it would be nice to have chickens. Don’t ask wife. Buy chicks. Google. Discover https://www.backyardchickens.com/ Learn...
    • norcalchet
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    • 2 min read
    • accessories auto door auto feeders coop and run coop build fence run design small-coops
    • Comments: 31
    • Category: Small Coops
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