I was offered 6 chickens for free so i decided to go for it and do it on the cheap... so i got some pallets and set to work.
I had to buy some 2x2 batons for the frame work and a reel of mesh, but other than that this has cost me under £250 for EVERYTHING - when you compare that to some of the henhouse/runs pet shops sell its a bargain!
The chickens arrived before i started the build, so they lived in a crate for 4 weeks!
Heres my build pics;
Hope you like!
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I had to buy some 2x2 batons for the frame work and a reel of mesh, but other than that this has cost me under £250 for EVERYTHING - when you compare that to some of the henhouse/runs pet shops sell its a bargain!
The chickens arrived before i started the build, so they lived in a crate for 4 weeks!
Heres my build pics;
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I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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