Building a chicken run

The HH is making progress on the chicken run! Since we didn’t have a blueprint for a run he is totally winging it based off a few pictures I showed him. The run will be 16 feet long and 12 feet of the run will have a matching cedar shake roof. We are hoping that Read More >>

Deciding on a chicken run roof was one of the final decisions I made in my building journey, and I had several questions about it. I’ve compiled these thoughts and little lessons into a quick guide, which I hope you’ll find helpful.

More pics please!

Just started 2 weeks or so ago, and I only have a series of photos to annotate at this point. I will continue to edit as I can! I didn't start with exact plans - I had a general plan in mind, similar to one my dad made in the 1980s when we got...

chicken run - hardware cloth vs chicken wire

Check out these easy DIY ideas to keep your chickens happy and entertained. #chickencoop #chickenplayground #chickengym #petchickens #backyardchickens #toysforchickens #homesteading #livestockideas

What are your suggestions for a predator proof chicken run? Is it a good idea to embed wire and posts for the run into a concrete footing so nothing can...

The Triple C (The Crouches Chicken Coop) Hi everyone, I decided to post some pictures of our adventure building our coop. It's been a trying experience, but a rewarding one. The structure is an 8'x12' with the coop part being a 4'x8'. We have...

MN-Hardy 7'x8' Chicken Coop with Attached Run | BackYard Chickens

A common question I have heard people ask is “Does a chicken run need a roof?” Maybe you have wondered that yourself. You have probably seen a lot of chicken runs with a roof and then also the many without. So what gives? #backyardchickens #chickencoop #chickenrun

If you're building, rebuilding or renovating a chicken run while there's still time to do such projects this season, here are guidelines to keep predators out and chickens safe. We call it "run defense."n#chickenrun #chickens #backyardflocks

DIY building chicken grazing boxes that keep greens available to cooped chickens

Learn how to build and maintain a chicken run for your homestead to keep safe, happy, healthy chickens with Kathleen from Roots & Boots!

Would you like a chicken run or pen that you can ‘store’ when you don’t need it? Why not build a collapsible chicken run!

A chicken run is an enclosed area designed to keep chickens safe from predators while allowing them to exercise and forage freely. Building a chicken run can be expensive and time-consuming, but using recycled materials can make it an affordable and sustainable project. This article outlines the benefits of building a chicken run with recycled materials and provides a step-by-step guide to constructing a functional and sustainable chicken run.

If you're looking for a surefire way to keep your flock from getting the stuck-in-the-coop blues, build a grazing box for your chickens. Here's detailed plans!

I absolutely love the chicken coop hubby built for me. It is efficient and safe, does not waste bedding, has ample air flow while being warm in the winter, and is a breeze to clean. Growing up it …

This took 2 days to complete and will be put to good use.