Should I build a new run???!!!

[Emily_loveschickens]

Do you know what you plan to have on the ground? If you go with deep litter, expect the ground inside to rise as you add wood chips and things.

I will use sand.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

Here are some rough sketches to give y’all an idea.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

can I do 1/2 foot for the slant instead of 1 1/2 foot?

 

[DickMidnight]

can I do 1/2 foot for the slant instead of 1 1/2 foot?

you’re talking about a roof with a 1/12 pitch. which means the roof slopes 1” for every linear foot. it’s the absolute lowest possible pitch you can have.

here’s a good article on roof pitch and snow load.

https://www.atozroofingdenver.com/how-does-roof-pitch-affect-snow-load/

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

So how high would my highest point of the run be if I am planning to make the lowest 5 foot

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

Another picture

 

[Krugerrand]

Here are some rough sketches to give y’all an idea.

You roof has to be longer than 6'. I'm getting about 6.2' without any overhang using a 1.5' height..

 

[Krugerrand]

I will use sand.

That will help you from a height standpoint.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

You roof has to be longer than 6'. I'm getting about 6.2' without any overhang using a 1.5' height..

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so the over hangs will be 6.2ft.

 

[Emily_loveschickens]

how do I calculate how much wire I will need?