Plastic Wrapped Runs???

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Thank you!

 

[kittycooks]

I use 4 ml plastic purchased at Menards, a local home store similar to Lowes, Home Depot, etc. We staple it on in late October and remove it in April. We have a 2x4 framed run and use lathe strips to secure it to the 2x4's in addition to the staples. It keeps the wet and wind out all winter. We do have three plexi glass "windows" that slide on tracks for ventilation.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Just ask for greenhouse plastic at your hardware store... you'll probably have to get it at a larger chain store or have them order it for you.

 

[justbugged]

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If you can find it here on the West side of the hump, I would be willing to help you get it some how. We could relay it or something. I know that with the group we should be able to brainstorm a way.

 

[justbugged]

Most banners need a way for some of the wind to pass through so that they don't shred themselves. Otherwise solid sheets just become sails. You could look into sails too. See if a sail maker would have used sails that could be recycled. Or watch for them on craigslist. Once again, we west sider's should be able to help you out if you find something that will work.

 

[teach1rusl]

I get the clear vinyl "cloth" from fabric stores. The stuff I buy is sold by the yard (53 inch width) in different mm thicknesses. The thinnest (which is still quite sturdy) is $1.99 a yard. I tack it on with thin strips of wood to hold it firmly in place. My run is pretty big, so I just use it along one side to allow lots of sun in.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Thanks for the picture. My runs are not covered (except for with 1" chicken wire)--we get too much snow here, they'd collapse if I used plastic on the top.

I'll have to check out Home Depot this weekend!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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If you can find it here on the West side of the hump, I would be willing to help you get it some how. We could relay it or something. I know that with the group we should be able to brainstorm a way.

Thank you!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Hmmmm....I'll have to look into that, too.

Thanks!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Thanks....Wal-Mart has a large selection of fabrics here...it's my only choice.

I don't even need it to go all the way to the top (my runs are 6' tall)....just a few feet up from the ground, all the way around....