Onyxflock
Songster
Least expensive is chain link dog run. Check out Tractor supply. We started with a 10x10 x8 high that includes a door & roif cover for around $400. Then bought more wall panels that are 10', to make entire area 10x20. They are super easy to put up, and easy to cover open roof area with chicken wire. 1 -2' high hardware cloth around the bottom keeps little ones in and rodents out. Can't beat chain link for strength. It was overall under $800 including chicken wire & hardware cloth, which was less than lumber, etc. Easy set up, although the walls are a little heavy for 1 personMy gf and I currently have 14 chicks. We are getting another 30 next week via delivery. We have probably 4 weeks before we have to move the chickens out. Due to the layout of my back yard I am wanting to have a 20x20x8 run/coop. We are utilizing our shed for this, but the materials to build a run is approximately the same as building one(including my time). I am here asking for tips to minimize my expense cause I am a frugal guy, and want to save my money for more chickens. I am also looking for affordable, pre-built options as well. Many thanks in advance.