Tin?

[chicken umm]

I'm building my first coop and run and after looking at hundreds of pic's of runs on here I want to us tin along the bottom of the run that would be buried about a foot and haven't seen it much at all. Was just wondering if there is a reason for not using it in that manner. I have a good bit of tin and was trying to save some money on wire. Thanks Joe

 

[bigmrg74]

I wouldn't see a reason why you couldn't use tin siding to predator proof your run, at least from a construction standpoint. I would think the reason its not used more is just because it can be expensive, and its probably easier and cheaper to bury wire fencing.

one thing I would think to mention is to be careful about your exposed edges. could cut you up or cut up chickens. You might want to figure out something to cover them.

 

[chicken umm]

Thanks, yeah I could put some flashing on there. Do you think that the tin would heat up too much or not?

 

[bigmrg74]

Thanks, yeah I could put some flashing on there. Do you think that the tin would heat up too much or not?

given that you're in Texas, I would think so.

I have heard of some people here upcycling an old leaky hose by cutting it open, and using the hose to cover the tin edges.