Chicken run

[Mommapig]

Thoughts on these runs on Amazon?
I’d have a predator proof coop attached

 

[perkolator]

I don't have one of those, but my opinion is they're generally a nice simple solution if you don't want to fabricate something - but if you have predators and want good security, then they're not going to be a turnkey setup for those needs.

 

[mowin]

As mentioned it needs mods to make it predator proof and if you are in a snowy area, it's going to need some support or it may collapse.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

It totally depends on your own personal objectives. I have this x5 and a predator proof/bomb proof coop. I don't care that predators can get in my run because I lock them up tight at night I don't leave them in the run. And I leave the run door open most of the day for them to free range around about 5 acres. But that's just how I roll and I've lost 1 chicken to predation in my 20years. Other people with a zero risk acceptance level not only dont free-range, would find this run unacceptable and need to hardware cloth over the chain link as well as apply a skirt/apron and secure top.

 

[3KillerBs]

Where are you located?

They have been known to collapse under snow load.

 

[Knobby]

Thoughts on these runs on Amazon?
I’d have a predator proof coop attached

I bought the same one as well, but see it as a temporary thing. The chicken wire mesh is not predator proof and merely there to prevent the chickens from getting out. Like the others stated, I keep my hens locked up in their coop at night to protect them and let them out each morning into the run. I plan on building a predator proof run later next spring. For now, I buried meshing around the perimeter of the run to prevent predators from digging under and into the run. As far as making it ready for winter, I would take the canopy off to make sure any snow will not accumulate on top and bring the whole thing down.

 

[ali_hager11]

I have one of these. Currently interested in seeing how it fares through the winter.

It was awful to put together, just FYI. Took us two days. We also bought caging wire you'd use for rabbits and wrapped the bottom third with it. We had to figure out a different mechanism for keeping the door closed, too. We use two carabiner bungie cords in an X across the door to keep it closed.

It works for us for now as beginners. I don't plan on keeping it forever though. So far I'm pleased but I did have to spend quite a bit more money for modifications.

 

[ali_hager11]

I have one of these. Currently interested in seeing how it fares through the winter.

It was awful to put together, just FYI. Took us two days. We also bought caging wire you'd use for rabbits and wrapped the bottom third with it. We had to figure out a different mechanism for keeping the door closed, too. We use two carabiner bungie cords in an X across the door to keep it closed.

It works for us for now as beginners. I don't plan on keeping it forever though. So far I'm pleased but I did have to spend quite a bit more money for modifications.

Sorry if this is hard to really see. This is what we ended up doing to modify it.