This is the welded wire set on the posts to get the height I was wanting. This wire is four feet tall, so I will have to set it too high but that is fine because it will be stronger in the middle by being overlapped. The holes in the wire are ½ inch squares. The wire is a welded mesh with each joint being welded for strength. This is a wire that can be used for rabbit hutches. I am going to use a thicker gauge, and smaller hole wire for this chicken run. I have used poultry netting mesh in the past, but I have decided that it is not strong enough for what I like. The latch is a nail that is bent over to hold the door closed: Step 4. The board on top holds it to the correct width and that is where I will place the solar light. You can attach the door now or wait until the end.Ībove the run door, I put a solar light so that the light doesn’t bother them while they are in their coop, but I can keep an eye out if need be. The run that I am building is about 16 feet by 16 feet:īe sure to place posts so you have space to attach your door if you are using one on the run. My posts are about eight feet apart and in a straight line, or as straight as I can get them. You can mark your posts by using paint or just scraping the ground. Decide how big your run will be, then mark where you will put the posts. Once you have the run site, you need to measure out and mark where you will put your posts. Building the Chicken Run Step by Step Step 1: Measure and Mark Post Spots It looks a little hillbilly, but perfect for us. The lid has a hook and chain that is attached to the coop for opening. My door is not a conventional one, I use a toilet seat! It’s the perfect size for them. It will also help keep heat inside the coop in the winter months. It is best to be able to close the door at night. The run will need an access door from the coop. I like to put a door on my run so that I can easily get in to work around and get to my chickens. There are lots of different items that you can use such as shade nets, tarps, and fencing. The top cover is important to keep anything from still being able to get to your chickens. There are some items that you can put with your run for extra protection and entertainment of your chickens:
Hardware cloth lumber and post hole digger
Most will be built in the same manner with posts set and fencing to keep them in and predators out. Most chicken runs serve one purpose, allowing a confined freedom for your flock. You also need to build the run in an area that you can keep an eye on, and have quick access to it if need be. This type of location will make the run rust or rot, and the chickens’ health can be affected. You can’t have your chickens living in a place where it lays muddy and wet all of the time. When you build your run you need to be sure that the location is good. So, to be clear, my cost for this project was zero dollars… I didn’t purchase anything for this run, I used everything from my old run, and my stash of “keep and use later” piles. I have a stockpile at my place that consists of random boards, screws, and posts. Some items you might be able to scrounge up around your homestead to use for your run include: It doesn’t need to be fancy or be built out of pressure-treated lumber (though, of course, using materials like that will create a run that lasts a lot longer!). You can also build your own run with wooden beams and plywood or use old garden fence posts, giving a more rustic feel to their living space. Another option is a round pen or paddock with chicken wire fencing offering protection yet ample room for the chickens to move around outdoors. The goal is to create a structure where birds can freely roam and have plenty of ventilation and natural light––all while being enclosed securely. There are many options for a chicken run, such as one made out of wood, galvanized steel mesh, or PVC plastic material panels. What Size Run Do You Need for 10 Chickens?.What Can I Use for a Chicken Run Floor?.
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