Tarp for Shade

[stampntam]

I am currently using a tarp, I love the weed cloth idea, I am always going out after a rain to getting the water off the tarp. How do you think it will hold up during a winter.

 

[FlyingFChick]

I used a tarp and found that it restricted the air flow and got so HOT in the run defeating the purpose. I bought a big roll of super heavy duty weed cloth and it works great!! It lets air and water through. I am curious to see how it weathers this winter too! I have enough to change it every couple of months for forever though! lol

 

[LaurelRidgeDreams]

We are using a tarp on the top of our run. Provides nice shade and the run continues to be breezy. We are thinking of replacing the tarp with a tin roof this fall. The tarp does flap and make some noise Our chickens seem to be used to it and not bothered.

 

[patandchickens]

Shadecloth or something else woven (wind-permeable, water-permeable) will work MUCH MUCH better. Won't flap much if at all, and won't catch water and collapse (sometimes taking part of your run fence with it)

A tarp doesn't last long and can be very destructive.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[979Chick]

A shade like this: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/cam...0-34-camouflage-netting/pid-29411?N=602989942 for $20 at Academy might make a good, vented shade for chickens. It would also camoflauge them from predators or neighbors. Anyone tried something like this? How'd it work? This is my first post. So excited! Getting my first chicks on the 8th!