Show me your Runs!...please 😇

[akddr]

Hello Friends,

I was just curious to see your guy's Runs! How big, clutter, and set up.
Maybe to get some ideas for roofs and adding extra clutter (logs, old ladders, boulders, etc.)

Imitation is the finest form of flattery as they say. My run is done but adding onto or to it itself.

Mine is a 12W×48L (576sqft) I have some very old fallen cut trees with the branches attached. They have been dug and stuck into the ground with some rather large boulders (perks of working in a Landscaping company) I will be adding two grazing boxes with various types of vegetation growing for them to have access to. And a tin barrier along the bottom half of the run covering about half of it up until the bend in the elbow if you will. Going to be also putting in a small covered area next to the automatic chicken door. That way they can have a deep shade and protection against wind, rain, and snow, etc. View attachment 2568726
This is the view from inside the coop
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This is the entire run from the side, excuse the dreadful horrendously depressing dead yard it's greening up now.
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This is the main entrance to the run the "Big Door" if you will. Made it large so we could bring in a tractor or snow blower for winters sakes.

Show me your runs! Always looking for inspiration!

That’s impressive! As we have lots of snow here we have a slanted roof of semi-clear corrugated plastic and now have strong plastic sheeting over that as leaks developed over the years. We have an assortment of items in the coop includinga cement block in the coop for beak cleaning, a mirror and a few hanging CDs for amusement, perch poles and a ladder which they never use.

 

[The Coop-D-etat]

That’s impressive! As we have lots of snow here we have a slanted roof of semi-clear corrugated plastic and now have strong plastic sheeting over that as leaks developed over the years. We have an assortment of items in the coop includinga cement block in the coop for beak cleaning, a mirror and a few hanging CDs for amusement, perch poles and a ladder which they never use.

Thank you very much for your compliment!

That's very informative! I'll have to look into the plastic. Because otherwise I'm going to have add ALOT more support if I wanted to add an actual roof of any type. I mean even IF I did go with the plastic route I'd still add support. So either way I'm in for a wee bit of some work no biggie though. I mean with how the wind is here it's going to get snow regardless, unless I completely board it off and I just simply don't and won't want to do that.

I'd LOVE to see some pictures if you get the chance. Chicken clutter is the only clutter I'm ok with in my life

 

[Mikie0607]

I’ve since fenced around the coop with an apron so they have access to under the coop as well for shade! I store their food under there. Also have a 55 gallon drum plumbed up with rent a coop cups.

 

[Mtman]

The run is really only used when things like this happen and the chickens choose not to tunnel out:View attachment 2569062
Otherwise, it is just an extension of the coop. It's 12'x28' with a solid roof and a 4'x8' extension off the back that houses the dust bathing area. When physically possible, they spend their day inside their pen. It is fenced in with poultry netting powered with a 10,000 volt/1.2 Joule output charger. The total area is about 1/3 acre.
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But the coop also has a build-in brooder/maternity ward and 4'x8' outdoor area.
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And I installed branches along the back of the run so the flock can preen and hang out there while they wait for me to let them out.View attachment 2569061

 

[The Coop-D-etat]

I’ve since fenced around the coop with an apron so they have access to under the coop as well for shade! I store their food under there. Also have a 55 gallon drum plumbed up with rent a coop cups.

Gorgeous! I love the wood work on the coop. Very nice!!

 

[TropicalBabies]

 

[WallacetheKhakiCampbell]

The run is really only used when things like this happen and the chickens choose not to tunnel out:View attachment 2569062
Otherwise, it is just an extension of the coop. It's 12'x28' with a solid roof and a 4'x8' extension off the back that houses the dust bathing area. When physically possible, they spend their day inside their pen. It is fenced in with poultry netting powered with a 10,000 volt/1.2 Joule output charger. The total area is about 1/3 acre.
View attachment 2569060
But the coop also has a build-in brooder/maternity ward and 4'x8' outdoor area.
View attachment 2569059
And I installed branches along the back of the run so the flock can preen and hang out there while they wait for me to let them out.View attachment 2569061

Oh I love the rooster! Always wanted a faverolles roo

 

[WallacetheKhakiCampbell]

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WHOA! Whats the chicken with the blue feet?!?!

 

[TropicalBabies]

WHOA! Whats the chicken with the blue feet?!?!

The ever so handsome Walter. He is 3/4 Ameraucana and 1/4 Silkie. His dad is a crack up and the color of dark chocolate. Must be where he gets his good looks from

 

[WallacetheKhakiCampbell]

The ever so handsome Walter. He is 3/4 Ameraucana and 1/4 Silkie. His dad is a crack up and the color of dark chocolate. Must be where he gets his good looks from

Oh really! Thats the last thing I would have expected . I love the sky blue feet and he has some crazy cool feathers too!