adding a larger run area to a coop/run combo.....

[Susan-B]

Hello, I am getting a 6x12 coop/run combo and need to add on some additional run space. Would something like premier 1 fencing with netting over the top work during the daytime for some extra space, or do I need to do a hardware cloth enclosure? (the coop & run are 1/2 x 1/2 hardware cloth).

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, I am getting a 6x12 coop/run combo and need to add on some additional run space. Would something like premier 1 fencing with netting over the top work during the daytime for some extra space, or do I need to do a hardware cloth enclosure? (the coop & run are 1/2 x 1/2 hardware cloth).

I fenced in a large area (1/3 acre) using electrified poultry netting in addition to my coop and run combo. It works great. It's obviously too large for netting over it but there are plantings in the pen that the chickens hide under.

 

[aart]

Hello, I am getting a 6x12 coop/run combo and need to add on some additional run space. Would something like premier 1 fencing with netting over the top work during the daytime for some extra space, or do I need to do a hardware cloth enclosure? (the coop & run are 1/2 x 1/2 hardware cloth).

Pics of your coop/run?
Your plan might work for the summer,
but in winter they will need a sturdier space....
...might as well build it now.

 

[Susan-B]

Pics of your coop/run?
Your plan might work for the summer,
but in winter they will need a sturdier space....
...might as well build it now.

Im not sure how to upload pictures.....but its the 6x12 combination coop on here: https://reallancastercounty.com/art...afts/sheds-structures/smuckers-chicken-coops/

 

[Susan-B]

I fenced in a large area (1/3 acre) using electrified poultry netting in addition to my coop and run combo. It works great. It's obviously too large for netting over it but there are plantings in the pen that the chickens hide under.

Ok thanks. I only live on 1/2 acre so I don’t have a lot of room but do want them to have as much as I can provide

 

[aart]

.but its the 6x12 combination coop on here: https://reallancastercounty.com/art...afts/sheds-structures/smuckers-chicken-coops/

Doesn't look like they have their own website.

I'm not sure how to upload pictures

This might help with learning how to upload pics:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3

 

[Susan-B]

Doesn't look like they have their own website.




This might help with learning how to upload pics:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3

thanks, and they don't have their own website, I think he's Amish or Mennonite. The coops are very well made and I'm excited to get mine delivered soon

 

[Susan-B]

This is 12 feet long by 6 feet wide. Mine has 1/2 x 1/2 hardware cloth instead of this wire here. I only live on 1/2 acre in the suburbs so I have limited space here

 

[aart]

The coops are very well made and I'm excited to get mine delivered soon

They are.... but they often need ventilation added.

This is 12 feet long by 6 feet wide. Mine has 1/2 x 1/2 hardware cloth instead of this wire here. I only live on 1/2 acre in the suburbs so I have limited space here

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That should be good for your 5 birds.

 

[Susan-B]

They are.... but they often need ventilation added.


That should be good for your 5 birds.

it has 2 windows and a screen door....do I need to add more ventilation?