run maintenance

  1. TreeStrepek

    Mold in the Chicken Run

    Today I saw 2 kinds of mold in my chicken run. We have had weeks of high humidity & little rain. Yesterday it finally rained. Then this morning= mold. I would love ideas on how to properly treat these areas & neutralize the mold. At present I am using vinegar & let that sit for 1 hour...
  2. MagpieDucks

    Plastic Wrapping Runs

    I've decided to wrap both of my runs in plastic this winter. Hopefully the birds will come out of the coop even in the cold. :) I'm curious to see other peoples methods of wrapping their runs. Post a picture of it too. :pop
  3. Zolamarie

    Duck run flooring

    Hey y’all, I hope you are having a good day!:frow I’m going to build a small duck run this weekend and can’t figure out what to line the floor with. The run I have right now is just a fenced in area with a dirt floor... or should I say mud floor! :sickIt is sooo gross and I keep cleaning it...
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  4. Lauryn229

    $75 DIY 175 sqft Safe Chicken Run / Play Pen!

    Bumble Bee is my 3 year old Barred Rock who has been the sole member of the flock for the last 2 years. She gets along with the dogs and cats by letting them know she’s the boss. She rules the backyard! She is extremely loving with a huge personality and always wants our attention. So, our...
  5. pepperandstevie

    Flex seal for duck Run?

    Hi! I have two Khaki Campbell ducks, Pepper and Stevie. It’s getting into the colder season here, and I’m beginning to winterize their pen. The enclosed part where they sleep/lay eggs in is wood, and I’m afraid with all this rain that’ll begin rot, this leading to leaks. So I guess my...
  6. Hubert Cumberdale

    Sand in chicken run

    Been having issues with a muddy run that I tend to dig over now and then. Was thinking about laying sand down but this raises a question about maintenance. Do you ever need to change the sand, or do you just rake it over now and then until it eventually works into the soil? Thanks
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