PSA: DO NOT BUY OMLET CHICKEN RUNS

Yes, it's helpful to attach the Eglu outside the run, though I modified that as well. I consider the Eglu and 6' run to be their coop. As such, I hardened it with HC, protected with clear tarps and made sure no mice can get in at their food is inside.

I got Omlet's kit to attach the Eglu and run, but did not like that the opening is small. I wanted to keep the larger door. So, I figured out a way to do that as well. (As I said, I have a lot of time on my hands.) When the door between the coop and run is shut, the coop is both predator and mouse proof. I can take more pictures and show you what I did if that would help.

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Can you tell me how you got the hardware cloth to stay?
 
Yes, it's helpful to attach the Eglu outside the run, though I modified that as well. I consider the Eglu and 6' run to be their coop. As such, I hardened it with HC, protected with clear tarps and made sure no mice can get in at their food is inside.

I got Omlet's kit to attach the Eglu and run, but did not like that the opening is small. I wanted to keep the larger door. So, I figured out a way to do that as well. (As I said, I have a lot of time on my hands.) When the door between the coop and run is shut, the coop is both predator and mouse proof. I can take more pictures and show you what I did if that would help.

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Can you tell me how you put the HC on it???
 
Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss. This is great info for me, since I was just considering buying an Omlet run. Good to know that anything they can stick there heads through is a threat. I've never considered it to be a concern during the day.
Your hens losses will save lots of lives, thanks for sharing, and again, I'm so sorry this happened. :hugs
 
I like how you set yours up. I have the same coop as you do and I have three runs of varying sizes and I knew buying it I was going to have to hardware cloth it too. But structurally I like it and I liked that it could be taken down and moved relatively easily. I am now wondering if I should change the way I have my setup, we have our coop inside and it definitely cuts down on the space in the run 🤔.
I have the same coop and run. 3 years no issues and the other day a mink got in even with the HWC. It’s winter so I have tarps covering it too. The double door for me is what I am trying to figure out. How do I make it safe with those gaps? And you did wash panel with with HWC? That makes more sense. Please share ideas about the doors. Thank you!
 

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