Are there any durable affordable runs online?

[Redsteph]

Hi!
I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with a purchased run online. I'm looking for a large one. Many of the reviews say they are flimsy.
Thank you!

 

[aart]

Almost all of them need better mesh for predator protection.
Many will need structural improvement, especially if you live where snow load is a consideration.

 

[StinkyAcres]

If you are handy and willing to build a run consider a cattle panel hoop run. They are very affordable, easy to build, strong, secure (especially if you use hardware cloth instead of chicken wire), and are walk-in height.

 

[linguini]

For uncovered run, We use t-post driver and t-posts + fencing material of your choice, to an our extended run. Very easy and economical, easy to reconfigure as well. We also use aviary netting to keep the hawks out. And use hardware cloth as apron all around the fence.

 

[Redsteph]

If you are handy and willing to build a run consider a cattle panel hoop run. They are very affordable, easy to build, strong, secure (especially if you use hardware cloth instead of chicken wire), and are walk-in height.

I just looked up the cattle panel idea. Looks great! How big is yours?

 

[Redsteph]

For uncovered run, We use t-post driver and t-posts + fencing material of your choice, to an our extended run. Very easy and economical, easy to reconfigure as well. We also use aviary netting to keep the hawks out. And use hardware cloth as apron all around the fence.

Does aviary netting create shade? There is already a lot of that.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I just looked up the cattle panel idea. Looks great! How big is yours?

Mine is currently 12.5'L x 8.5'W x 6' H. I might expand it by a cattle panel width (50") in the future.

Does aviary netting create shade?

No, not a significant amount.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Mine is currently 12.5'L x 8.5'W x 6' H.

Wanted to add that this size run uses three 50" x 16' cattle panels.