Homemade Kennel Cover

[ChickensXOXO]

I use a large dog kennel for 3 of my Silkies, and I want to cover the top to help with rainy days.

I know you can buy already made tops, but they're kind of pricey.

Awhile back I found a link on how to make one yourself, and I want to try that, but I can't remember where I read it.

Does anyone know where I can find the link? Or maybe could give me some tips on how to do this?
Is it worth trying? Or a waste?

I planned to just cover the top with wire, but if this could help with the rain, I'd like to try it.

They do have a coop, of course, and a small additional shelter around the coop.



Thank you!

 

[Kevin565]

Can you tarp it then twisty tie it? Tarps are pretty cheap around here.

 

[ChickensXOXO]

I want to add the A top, so the rain will wash off the sides.

Just need to use some pipe for that. So I was looking for maybe an easy step-by-step guide or something.

I'll probably just throw something together using the tarp and pipe, if I can't find the link.

 

[Kevin565]

http://www.ehow.com/how_4884533_build-dog-kennel-cover.html

Hmm similar to this?

 

[ChickensXOXO]

Thanks. I just found that one too, but I don't think it's the same one from before.

I'm starting to wonder if I imagined the webpage! If I find it, I'll post the link here...

 

[ChickensXOXO]

Okay, I've had no luck finding the link... just similar stuff...

I think I can manage to come up with something though.

A tarp and some pvc pipe isn't much cost, so I'll give it a go!

 

[kuntrychick]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but thought it might be helpful anyway.

http://www.creativeshelters.com/canopy-kits/Canopy-Kits.aspx?fnSKUPrefix=KDKM

 

[ChickensXOXO]

Thank you. That is something like I have in mind.

Basically, just using PVC pipes as the frame.
Kind of like speckledhen did here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=603266

Then connecting the tarp to the pipe.
Would be cheap and easy to replace, in my opinion.

I think I can do it!

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Then connecting the tarp to the pipe.

You'll be lucky if a tarp lasts a year, and they won't hold up to snow or ice at all​

 

[ChickensXOXO]

Quote:
You'll be lucky if a tarp lasts a year, and they won't hold up to snow or ice at all

Snow is pretty rare here.