Post or not to post chicken run

[21hens-incharge]

What materials did you get for that $500?

 

[Dryfly]

Here’s my list

 

[21hens-incharge]

Do you have a layout for your run design?

I am struggling with so few 4x4's.

What about 2x4's for the rest of the run framing? Do you already have those?

 

[Dryfly]

12x6x6 feet
LxWxH

 

[Dryfly]

Im using a free standing concept. I’ll use the 4x4 posts resting in the ground. I’m copying the run in this link
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/hennebunkport-coop-design.47750/

 

[21hens-incharge]

I see......but there is a lot more lumber in that build that I don't find on your list.

 

[Dryfly]

I thought I over bought. Ha ha. This is gonna be expensive!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I always say figure what you think it will cost then triple it.



I think you need about 25 2x4's that are 8' long.
They run about $3 each so another $75 at least.

Then there are hinges, latches, and other odds and ends.....

 

[Dryfly]

I don’t need pressure treated?
I thought regular pine would rot ?

thanks again.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I used regular pine on all my above/not touching the ground stuff and it is still strong after 5+ years......actually I think it is closer to 8 years now.