Hawks: Large chicken run to cover a coop on stilts?

[Lunesse]

Hey all,

I just discovered a Cooper's hawk that has set their sights on my 10 girls. They have a covered run but its too small for them (again, inherited) and they are used to free-ranging. Three are missing and may be dead already. I'm looking for a 10x10 coop but it needs to be at least 8 ft tall. I inherited a coop from the former owners of my home, and they have a coop (a Chick-Inn) that they put on stilts making it 8 ft high. I need to get a large run I can build around the coop but I'm seeing mostly 6.5 ft high. I don't really have expertise to build from scratch- plus need really need it right away. Does anyone know one this tall or have any suggestions? I'm worried sick.

 

[black_cat]

Try posting in your state thread to see if there's anyone near you. I'm sorry I can't be of more help! I know that runs are much easier to build than coops. Basically just cubes with support beams. You could probably do one yourself or with some help and a ladder.

 

[M Brennen]

Pictures might help.

 

[black_cat]

Pictures might help.

x2!

 

[SueT]

I covered my runs w bird netting, it keeps the hawks out and is quick and easy to stretch over any run.

 

[Parront]

I got this because we have a protected Peregrine Falcon nesting area less than 2 miles away (as the Falcon flies). It is almost 8' tall at the peak -- 6 feet at the top of the door. It is sold as a kit on Ebay. I put a link below the photo.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicken-Ru...var=602768948070&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[Lunesse]

Sorry everyone! Duh, include pics. Here they are!

 

[Lunesse]

I got this because we have a protected Peregrine Falcon nesting area less than 2 miles away (as the Falcon flies). It is almost 8' tall at the peak -- 6 feet at the top of the door. It is sold as a kit on Ebay. I put a link below the photo.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicken-Run-Pen-10ftW-x-10-20-30ftL-MOVABLE-Metal-Walk-In-Poultry-Coop-Bird-Cage/303268627127?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=602768948070&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Oh wow, that would do it. Thank you for the link! A bit pricey but it was definitely what I was scoping out for.

 

[Lunesse]

I covered my runs w bird netting, it keeps the hawks out and is quick and easy to stretch over any run.

That's a cool idea. Hadn't thought of a simple net.

 

[Parront]

Sorry everyone! Duh, include pics. Here they are!

I think my steel cage might work with that, without the little white run. it is 10 x10.