My chicken run (pics)

[Baymen Moe]

It's been a while since I've posted progress pictures of my coop, so here's a few. The coop itself is done. I've been working on the run lately and it's almost done as well.

I splurged on hardware cloth. I'm not getting into this to lose birds. Name a predator native to the northeast and I've got them. For those that are curious about the cost of the hardware cloth, I got a 4ftx100ft roll for $175.

The ugly pile of old patio block came in real handy for a digging defense.

It was a chore doing all the fencing work solo, but I'm pleased with the outcome. All that's left is covering the run and building the gate.

 

[Chicky Tocks]

Kudos! I only hope my DH and I can make such a nice run!
I need to hook up the trailer and hit up Hot Springs to find some nice chunks of rock like that. We have railroad ties around our existing coop, but those are back-breakers and I'm not sure where to find anymore of them.

Your coop and run are awesome!

 

[ranchhand]

Looks great,

! And you're in the homestretch now.

 

[Luvducks]

Love It!

 

[stano40]

Did you cement the post or just tamp them in?

bob

 

[Omran]

That's a great Run.

 

[Baymen Moe]

The posts are cemented. They're 4x4's.

Bill

 

[lunkerchicken]

Great job. I love the design - nice work. I am just finishing up my coop and plan to start the run next. I have all the lumber, just need the time now. I am planning a 16' x 16' run covered on the walls with chicken wire and haven't decided on the roof yet.
Chicks coming Monday - kids and I are very excited!!!

 

[Suburban chick farmer 09]

Great job, and nice looking run. I have the same idea for the pile of stone I tore off the front of my house.

 

[Chickenmaven]

Great run.

Cementing the posts is a must (said the lady who will be re-setting posts this week!)