Geodome run

[The Tiny Homestead]

This is what we plan on using for the run. If I knew in the fall that we'd be getting chickens in the spring, things would be a little different. Right now the plan is add a pop door on the side of the coop connecting to the geodome. I have hardware cloth to cover sides and will either run on the floor then cover, dig down, or skirt. The birds have the run of the yard when I am home, and I'm hoping to adjust the garden access after the growing season, to align with that side of the geodome.
There will be plenty of room for a sheltered, shaded area, roosts and various things of interest, and I can plant some stuff for them to enjoy too.

 

[perkolator]

Very cool. I like the aesthetic, but looks like it'll be a total pain in the rear to cut out and install fencing materials on that structure -- good luck!

 

[The Tiny Homestead]

Very cool. I like the aesthetic, but looks like it'll be a total pain in the rear to cut out and install fencing materials on that structure -- good luck!

I have done a smaller sized one . It does take some time and patience.
On the last one I used some random pcs, but the company claims believe it or not you can wrap a layer right around

 

[Boise-girls]

It will be so cool when you're done!

 

[The Tiny Homestead]

I hope. Time will tell

 

[Brooks_]

I have to ask....why? So much extra material....just for looks?


It will look cool. I must say.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I have to ask....why? So much extra material....just for looks?


It will look cool. I must say.

How is it extra material?

 

[Brooks_]

How is it extra material?

Protruding sides and peak. Lumber & cloth/wire for space that won't really be used.

 

[perkolator]

Protruding sides and peak. Lumber & cloth/wire for space that won't really be used.

If they install some perches/roosts, the chickens will definitely use the upper levels

 

[Brooks_]

If they install some perches/roosts, the chickens will definitely use the upper levels

True. That could be done with straight walls tho.