What's your experience with Omlet Walk-In Runs?

[chickenana707]

Hey guys! I'm getting an 9x13x6 Omlet run soon to replace my broken/rusty Amazon run and I was wondering for people who own one (or people who don't) what their experiences with it are? What modifications if any should I perform on it? Pictures would be greatly appreciated!

For reference my area has little to no predatory threat other than the occasional stray cat. Hurricane season is starting so there may be days of extremely heavy wind or heavy rainfall in the horizon.

I know a couple people here in Wisconsin (so, cold climate), that have an omlet coop & run and rave about it. Have had zero issues with it chickens all doing great happy and healthy.

 

[Bawkbok]

You will need to cover the top with a tarp to serve as a roof. Omlet sells one that fits well. This will keep the chickens dry and provide shade. Or you will need to find one that fits that has grommets to attach to the run. The covered run will also prevent aerial predators (hawks, vultures) from seeing your chickens when flying over.

I also suggest an extra tarp or two for wind mitigation on the run sides and if you get rain that blows sideways this will help keep the chickens dry.

During hurricanes, you will need to remove all tarps or the run could become a sail and end up down the road. Additionally, you will want to place bricks or rocks along the skirt all around to help secure it to the ground which also provides storm and wind support.

Once you start putting food in there, you will attract song birds and squirrels to the buffet through the larger squares. I suggest either covering these larger squares all around with garden cloth or hardware cloth, both of which will need to be applied with zippy ties. A lot of work and time consuming but it will prevent issues long term. Trust me on this one.
There is nothing more aggravating than watching the girls wig out from a squirrel running loose in the run. I have a permanent scar on my face from being attacked by one when trying to catch it to remove it.