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 Wire mesh/ fence (hardware cloth is much better than chicken wire at keeping predators out).
For easy access pile the needed materials off to the side so that they are not in the way while you are working: It’s much easier to build your run if you have all of your materials laid out and ready to go. 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.
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