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How long should the run be?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by chickens3, May 7, 2009.

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  1. May 7, 2009 #1
    chickens3

    chickens3 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I jw how long the run should be and does it matter if you put the chicken wire under the ground or not i need to know befor i can put the chicken run up so thanks.[​IMG]
     
  3. May 7, 2009 #2
    ChickenToes

    ChickenToes Chillin' With My Peeps

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    The run should be large enough so that every bird has about 10 square feet of space.
     
  5. May 7, 2009 #3
    joedie

    joedie Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would use hardware cloth instead of chicken wire at least for the bottom of it. I know it is more expensive but it is stronger with smaller holes for better protection against little things that like to dig. I put it 12-18 inches in the ground and 2ft up, then used chicken wire for the sides and top.
     

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