30$ 7ft chicken run!

[mommycakes83]

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Nice. The one I just built is almost like yours. I put pallets on edge, used 1/2" pvc pipe with connectors to make each one 14'. I screwed each end into the pallets. I then used 1/4" carrage bolts to fasten 1 x4's onto the pvc every 2'. I then pulled a tarp over the whole thing. I had put up welded wire fencing on the outside of the pallet walls before I put the pvc up. I then used zip ties to fasten the tarp on. My run is 10' x 10'. I put my pvc pipe 12" o.c.

you totally explained that much better than me! Lol it's a great and simple design!

 

[rlh1]

What kind of bracket did you use? Was it in the same place as the PVC pipes at the store. Sorry, I know these question are probably stupid but I have never had to build anything on my own, so I'm learning as I go. It's just me and my DD here. If you have pics you can post then I could figure it out better. I LOVE this idea!

 

[mommycakes83]

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What kind of bracket did you use? Was it in the same place as the PVC pipes at the store. Sorry, I know these question are probably stupid but I have never had to build anything on my own, so I'm learning as I go. It's just me and my DD here. If you have pics you can post then I could figure it out better. I LOVE this idea![/qubelieve they are called 1/2 inch pipe straps, and they sell them in the same aisle..

 

[rlh1]

Thank you! This, I can do!!

 

[mommycakes83]

this run could be covered in yummy honeysuckle by summer! Almost finished product!

 

[mommycakes83]

I need to clip the zip ties.,.

 

[Angelak]

Wow!Great job,very impressed!a great run n coop for little $.thats what I LOVE

 

[chuckschicks]

You will definitely want to cover the PVC with some protection. UV light will weaken it and make it very susceptible to impact breakage. If sunlight is kept off...no problems.

 

[mommycakes83]

You will definitely want to cover the PVC with some protection. UV light will weaken it and make it very susceptible to impact breakage. If sunlight is kept off...no problems.

. It's super shaded Nextel to the honeysuckle bushes. I layer some of the vines to grow over top of it. My goal is to have the whole run coveredin it for them to munch on. They love it!

 

[freespiritmom]

Awesome run and very creative. I might have to show my hubby your design, one project at a time (he is busy building our coop/run). I am trying to figure something out so ours can free range in the winter.