Pre-made Run suggestion?

[SilkieNewbee]

I am looking into the same type of run for a scond coop (chicken math, isn't it great...).
You will have to definitely add hardware cloth to the bottom and either apron that out a foot or dig down a foot into the ground to prevent predators from reaching in or digging under. I have been looking at the "Lucky Dog" brand at Petco (they ship for free to Hawaii, always a factor for me anyway). They can be added to easily. Planning to cover it as well, but have not decided how. Our worse predator here are mongoose, that hunt in the daytime. They can climb and dig and also grab birds through the fence much like raccoons.

Maybe put chicken wire over the top or mason lines?

 

[SilkieNewbee]

Thoughts on this kennel?
https://www.menards.com/main/buildi...nel-material-list/1711613/p-1444422377315.htm

 

[neo71665]

Thoughts on this kennel?
https://www.menards.com/main/buildi...nel-material-list/1711613/p-1444422377315.htm

Basically what mine is. I already had one that was 10x10 that a tree fell on and damaged a panel. I got the 2nd 10x10 kennel used. I took 2 panels from my old one and made it 10x20 over all.

 

[SilkieNewbee]

Basically what mine is. I already had one that was 10x10 that a tree fell on and damaged a panel. I got the 2nd 10x10 kennel used. I took 2 panels from my old one and made it 10x20 over all.

Since this one from menards has multiple gates, it looks like I’d be able to butt it up next the the coop and leave the coop outside the fenced area, do you think?

 

[neo71665]

Yep my coop is outside. I just cut out a hole so everything can get in the coop.

 

[SilkieNewbee]

Yep my coop is outside. I just cut out a hole so everything can get in the coop.

How many chickens do you have? I’m thinking this Lucky Dog 10x10 kennel may be good option too what do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3928505383...-xxMlQQSHs7D4mcbo6aYB2Eas265_JyxoCJPwQAvD_BwE

 

[neo71665]

I keep 12

 

[hysop]

I use chain link fences. I got 400sqft of area for $550. That was 7 6x10 panels and 1 door (panel was also 6x10). But that was a local business seller. Not sure if that’s considered cheap or fair price for what I got.

 

[Sonya9]

Run construction depends on your predator load, having said that you can have a large run built very quickly using welded wire fencing and pounding metal stakes into the ground if you have plenty of space and want to give the birds plenty of room.

 

[writerskramp]

Ok thank you, what about just installing chain link fencing? Not necessarily dog kennel?

Same difference, just thought you were looking for quick and easy. Though more expensive than chicken wire, yes there is such a thing. That octagonal looking stuff.. Woven wire or welded wire. The likes you use on sheep (we all are), cows, hogs and so forth work as well.. Though the younger chickens can sometime squeeze through... get smaller opening. They even make an electrified short version which is movable, light and comes with posts attached.. but is only useful if you clip their wings. So as not to fly.. My simplest and least expensive suggestion is some landscape timbers, turned into fence posts and some welded wire.. of varying dimension. I would go with six feet or five in height or double up a couple three foot rolls. Five feet if you don't mind stooping over all the time you are in there and a net over the top. To protect you from escapees and aerial bombardment. Chain link is expensive and overkill.. unless you already have some..