Hardware Cloth Below Run

[Kalobis]

Good day!

I made a lot of chicken coop progress in the nice weather this weekend!

I have the walls of the run hardware clothed, and will build a shingled roof on top, but what about these gaps below the walls? Clearly I need to run hardware cloth, but not sure how best to go around the concrete tubes.

 

[aart]

You'll want an apron, but yeah getting around those piers won't be fun.
I'd just go around the curve on the vertical, cutting off the apron there.

Good examples of anti-dig apron installation.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wire-around-coop.1110498/#post-17093528
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-coop-project.1169916/page-2#post-18481208

 

[Kalobis]

Oh, those are great threads, thanks for sharing!

 

[mowin]

I'd add 2x6 pt to take up most of that gap. Then add the HC apron.
I did the similar thing to my coop and run.

 

[Kalobis]

I'd add 2x6 pt to take up most of that gap. Then add the HC apron.
I did the similar thing to my coop and run.

Looks good! I will consult with the boss (my wife) and get that gap wired up nicely, thanks!

 

[brendamariebee]

Good day!

I made a lot of chicken coop progress in the nice weather this weekend!

I have the walls of the run hardware clothed, and will build a shingled roof on top, but what about these gaps below the walls? Clearly I need to run hardware cloth, but not sure how best to go around the concrete tubes.

Is this the bee jeweled coop? If so I’d love to see the final product, this looks great!

 

[Kalobis]

I bought a set of their plans, and honestly, no regrets at all. I found them easy to follow and quite well done.

 

[brendamariebee]

I bought a set of their plans, and honestly, no regrets at all. I found them easy to follow and quite well done.

We also purchased their plans. We knocked 4 feet off the run and are making a few minor adjustments but it’s such a great build and I love that the plans are clear!

 

[user651618]

Wow. After seeing that, I'm never posting pics of the ghetto, section 8 coop I built. That's beautiful.