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Those of you with longer runs...I understand why you need it human-sized for the area near the coop, etc. But if you need a larger run, why not make the rest of it shorter and save on construction costs?
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Access.Those of you with longer runs...I understand why you need it human-sized for the area near the coop, etc. But if you need a larger run, why not make the rest of it shorter and save on construction costs?
Because I want easy access to the entire run without bashing my head on the underside of the roof.Those of you with longer runs...I understand why you need it human-sized for the area near the coop, etc. But if you need a larger run, why not make the rest of it shorter and save on construction costs?
Because I'm 5'8 and not going to crawl under 2 foot tall chicken pen to get an egg lolThose of you with longer runs...I understand why you need it human-sized for the area near the coop, etc. But if you need a larger run, why not make the rest of it shorter and save on construction costs?
I'm in the ER waiting room with a gash in my scalp, awaiting stitches and a tetanus shot courtesy of a hook in the outdoor brooder.
I was checking for stray eggs after seeing one of yesterday's possible culprits in a corner, and managed to stand up just a little too far.
Seeing @DobieLover’s post reminded me of another reason: so you can hang out with your chickens.Access.
Access for maintenance, to retrieve eggs, to retrieve a dead or sick chicken.
I have two runs that are only two foot high and I made them with hinged lids so I still have access.
Here's why @3KillerBs votes for taller runs:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/another-reason-to-build-a-full-height-coop-run.1484191/
(from July 2021)