Huge snowstorm incoming. What to do?

[NuggetTheChicken]

That storm will hit you and move north to our area. We do a Fall preparation of the coop and run, here is a description Preparing the girls for winter. Putting up the plastic keeps out most of the snow. We have a flat run roof And a coop ridge vent, so removing the snow is important for safety and ventilation. Here are a couple pictures from a larger storm.

Looks good! Chickens must be real snug in there. Thanks for sharing some pictures!

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Here's a pic of my setup: The sides are mostly covered except a little on the front by both doors. The top is 75% covered, except a little patch on the left.

 

[jreardon1918]

Here's a pic of my setup: The sides are mostly covered except a little on the front by both doors. The top is 75% covered, except a little patch on the left.
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Is the cover strong enough to support the weight of a decent amount of snow? If no, then don't walk in the run or let the chickens out until you can remove the snow.

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Is the cover strong enough to support the weight of a decent amount of snow? If no, then don't walk in the run or let the chickens out until you can remove the snow.

Yep. It's pretty strong welded wire, secured really well to the sides of the run. I'm pretty sure it can handle a decent amount of weight.

 

[aart]

Here's a pic of my setup

Take this same pic this morning?

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Take this same pic this morning?

Well we only got about 5-6 inches of snow, so that's good. Everyone made it out alright. It looked a lot worse first thing in the morning, but I have shoveled up some snow to make it easier to access.

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! You guys really helped me out!

 

[aart]

It looked a lot worse first thing in the morning,

That's what I wanted to see.
Glad everything held up!
Nice sturdy frame on that run.

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

That's what I wanted to see.
Glad everything held up!
Nice sturdy frame on that run.

Thanks aart! The run is from tractor supply, extended using some more dog kennel panels