Run that is attached to privacy fence

[CoopDeDoo]

Hello,

To say a bit on material costs we are considering putting our run next to our 6 ft. privacy fence. I am just curious if anyone has any photos of a similar set-up or success stories? Run will be for 3 full size hens.

Thanks!

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

I have a block wall that serves as two sides of my run. You can see how I did it on my byc page. Good luck!

 

[CoopDeDoo]

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OMG - that's beautiful

I was also thinking of grape vines or kiwi vines. I don't need them for shade - just cant' seem to let a good "trellis" go to waste

 

[annaraven]

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Two sides of mine are attached to the privacy fence and the third side is our house! HOWEVER, I used hardware cloth across the whole way and underneath the whole run. Didn't want some hole in the fence or a broken board allowing access to my chickens by predators. And it was easier to just put the hardware cloth along the wall as well so that I didn't have to worry about closing cracks between the run and the wall. The privacy fence and wall made things easily stabilized so I didn't have to worry about that.

I do recommend covering your run at least partially so they have an outdoor space to get out of the rain/snow, and get some shade.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

Thanks for the props! I know what you mean about a good trellis going to waste.

annaraven has a good point, the outside wooden wall could be a weak point if not reinforced.

 

[CoopDeDoo]

We live in the ever wet Pacific Northwest - the run will be entirely covered for my sanity. I'm pretty sure the fence is sound - we used to have an escape artist pot bellied pig and that was the only fence he didn't manage to get under, over or through. It's buried down about a foot - no holes or gaps.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

Good for you on covering the run. I'm amused by the idea of the escape artist pig.

Oh, btw,

 

[jomoncon]

With my tiny backyard, the only place I had to put a coop was next to a privacy fence. Luckily, New Orleans has very few rules on having chickens, so that close to the next lot is OK.

The only thing I wish I had done, that I will do eventuality, is put a solid barrier at the bottom. The sand keeps drifting through the fence boards.

 

[ILikeChickens1978]

A lot of areas have zoning rules that require animals to be kept a certain distance from property lines. You may want to check what the law says in your area before you get to building.

 

[skysoldier]

Sounds like you have a good plan . . . however, I would check the local ordinances to see if it is legal to build the enclosure there. where I live the enclosure must be at least 10 feet from ANY property line (even if the nsighbors don't object). Also, having lived in the great NW before I know what you mean about always wet. You might want to consider having plenty of elevated perches to make sure they can get out of standing water. Have a great adventure