I feel the same way about the men around here. Hubs takes a lot of time planning things out and is a perfectionist, so what I expect to finish in a few hours gets stretched out to daaaays. But it's really well built! And my dad is the type who will dive into a project and do it the way he wants it done. But Dad, I really needed a door to get in!
What kind of run do you need and how temporary will it be? (Do you want to spend a lot on something that will soon be replaced?) Do you have a lot of predators to worry about? or are you just trying to keep the flock corralled? Does it need to be covered? If predators aren't an issue during the day, you can make a quick frame out of pvc pipe and zip tie some plastic deer fencing to it. Likewise, pound in some metal T-stakes to support the deer fencing. Wooden 2x3s with chicken wire will be a little more secure, but will cost a bit (wire is expensive!). I have dogs to keep critters out of the yard, so my day time runs don't have to be very sturdy. They won't keep out even a small predator. (Not like Cheeka's Dome Fortress!!)
I have been known to use a leftover length of 5' high, 2x4 welded wire fencing, shakily supported by T-stakes, and an umbrella stand, and attached directly to the coop, covered with aviary netting to deter hawks. My hubs greatly disapproves of my temporary cobbled-together creations
Chickens are therapy and they don't care about a little cobbling!
part of me wants the satisfaction of contributing to this as well.
