Making a Chain-link Chicken Run Look Attractive

[Carols Clucks]

If you don't mind replanting regularly, our scarlet runner beans seem to do well. Or some kind of gourd or squash. But they will die back at the end of the season.

Remember that any lush vine is also a great home for rats. Not really want you want over your coop, of course if the whole thing is wrapped in hardware cloth you might be okay.

Personally, I would NEVER plant another bogus-villa (bougainvillea) ever again! The orange pink and hot pink ones we had take over and refuse to die! They have 1+" long spikes waiting to stab you and drop papery leaves all the time. Morning glories are pretty, but invasive.

Grapes would be good, but much of the year they are just vines-same with wisteria.

 

[Pharm Girl]

So what was the verdict? Did you do anything yet? Pics?

 

[Jencleg]

Here is our creation. I was not happy with the chain link either, so we bolted spare planks of wood on the supports so that it would look more like something OTHER than a kennel. It'll always be a work in progress but I was happy about how it turned out!

Before:

After:

 

[stone_family3]

I'm planning on using chain link as well. I was just going to cover it in grapes and blue berries. Usually you can find the plants for about $3 in the spring at places like big lots. I also plan on planting some sun flowers in front of it and corn beside it.

 

[nop169]

We use chain link kennels for chicken "tractors" and I agree that they do look too rigid and not as pituresque as I would like - however as I move them every 4 days or so so the poultry get fresh grass - they serve their purpose very well and are relatively lite to move. That being said, the DW didn't like the plainess of the coops so she has been slowly accumilating yard art (metal moon, "antique" rakes. schyths & so on) and I have added window boxes with live plants... will try & get a pic soon to show you.

 

[LittleDarlings]

Jencleg
Today 2:39 pm
Here is our creation. I was not happy with the chain link either, so we bolted spare planks of wood on the supports so that it would look more like something OTHER than a kennel. It'll always be a work in progress but I was happy about how it turned out!

Before:


After:

That was amazing!! I love the way you made it look like it really belonged there!

 

[Jencleg]

Quote:
That was amazing!! I love the way you made it look like it really belonged there!

Thank you!

Bless my poor husband's heart! He (not seeing my vision) kept saying "WHY?" and now it's all over and we are still married...he is happy that I was persistant

 

[Pharm Girl]

I think it looks a zillion times better and is more predator proof to boot! Good job!

 

[Jencleg]

Thank you!!

 

[artsyrobin]

NOW i know how to fix my atrociously ugly banty runs!

does english ivy live during the cold winters?