Trampoline material used for shading?

[crazeetxn]

So it's hot around here just like pretty much everywhere else...

I know the chickens need some shade in the run and I'm all about giving them some. We had initially thought about just putting up a piece of tin or something for them to get under. Then, laying in the yard, I realized I got rid of all the metal on a trampoline the kids no longer use. But, I haven't got rid of the material yet.

So that brings me to ya'll

What if I were to construct something using the material to shade them? Think it would work? I think it would give them shade and let the air circulate unlike a piece of tin.

 

[catsew]

There's somebody on here that made a whole run/coop with one. I can't remember the thread, but maybe search for trampoline?

 

[catsew]

Found it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=95193

 

[crazeetxn]

Thanks for finding that...

Wish I would've kept my frame now. Could've had them a nicely shaded run. Well, least I still have the fabric. I'm sure they'll be happy

 

[WestKnollAmy]

Yup, works pretty good. In the summer and the winter.