How to Build a COVERED Chicken Run | DIY | PREDATOR PROOF

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  • @naomicreech9870
    @naomicreech9870 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rock and Roll!!! Thank you for great guidance. LoL Ryan was wonderful too, go team go! It’s such a great time to follow your tutorials. Even better since you just moved to your forever home… so many projects. Thank you Jesus ❤

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your support! So many fun projects happening, and so many more on their way! :)

  • @carlydoehler2291
    @carlydoehler2291 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We moved to Colorado from IL and gosh do we miss Menards 😅😢. Thanks for posting this info. Hoping to have my coup and run done by spring this year!

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a love/hate relationship with Menards, but it sure is handy!!! Good luck with your coop/run!

  • @peaceatferngully8369
    @peaceatferngully8369 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So I've watched all three videos... from your repurposing the shed into a chicken coop all the way to finishing the run❤. I've just moved up north in Indiana and though we seldom get colder the -5 -8 I really needed ALL this info. I happen to have an old shed similar to yours so I now know what to do. my runs have always been kind of boxing and I was intimidated by tresses you two made it so plain and easy. So this go around the girls 🐔 will have a dryer & more attractive structure with stronger roofing to hold the snow I've already ordered the plastic to go around the run. Question ❓ how did you make the huge grain feeder you have?
    I will see if I find a video on it.
    Anyway thank you so much I was feeling overwhelmed not sure just how to transform the shed into a good coop and now I am so motivated knowing just what to do 🙏

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm so glad to hear that my videos have been helpful for you!! The grain feeder is super simple! Just buy a big garbage can and then buy this kit: geni.us/AmazonChxFeederPorts You've got this!

  • @Journey-NB
    @Journey-NB ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is a lot of work! Good job on finishing the project.
    Lucky 🐓 🐣 , they got very good owners!

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a big project, but we're so thankful to have a safe outdoor space for our flock now :) They love it!

  • @iamnotthemuffinman
    @iamnotthemuffinman 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is great. I've been buying the self assembly steel runs each year and they either end up crushed under the snow or blown away. Because they are thin metal once they are broken that's it. I need to build something like this. For me the most difficult thing would be getting the initial poles in straight, and probably measuring everything to minimise cutting and waste! Fortunately the only predators here are eagles, but the crows in the nearby trees deal with them!

  • @w.knudsen5570
    @w.knudsen5570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greetings from the Brainard Lakes area. I am about to build my coop and run, and you gave me some ideas for the roof. I am looking at getting my birds this week and do the build while they are in the brooder. Thank you.

  • @susanradka2107
    @susanradka2107 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Just ordered grow light, seed (photo) storage box, seed blocker, and Purple Cow Seed Starter!

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wahoo! You’re off to a good start! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @tory464
    @tory464 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ❤👍Good job!, you two!

  • @townrurallife
    @townrurallife 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you make another video on how to care for chickens in winter? Thanks!

  • @ka-tengboyz5473
    @ka-tengboyz5473 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Be nice if you would give us how much wood to get for this project

  • @suzannemartin1202
    @suzannemartin1202 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super! I like your commentary and explanation along the way.

  • @davidnunn6608
    @davidnunn6608 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is pretty cool. It looks like I may have a Spring project.

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @davidnunn6608
      @davidnunn6608 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thehomesteadingrd thanks for the idea. Plus I’ll have to check out more projects for our little slice of Heaven. Always something to do with our little 3 acres in Ohio.

  • @Slide-A-Jar
    @Slide-A-Jar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will copy some things for sure . Thank you for sharing.

  • @susanradka2107
    @susanradka2107 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE your chicken coop videos! We are going to convert our 8 x 12 garden shed into a chicken coop and build a covered run. It gets quite cold in northern Michigan, too!! QUESTION: How large is your covered run? What was approximate build cost? Thanks!!!❤

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exciting!!!! I believe it’s 12x16 and I’m not sure about the cost - sorry! We repurposed a lot of materials that we already had on hand. Good luck!

  • @Slide-A-Jar
    @Slide-A-Jar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you remove the plastic during the summer? Thank you

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We do so that it cools down in the summer and allows for good airflow. We can usually re-use the plastic for 2-3 years if we're careful about taking it down (and secure it using furring strips).

    • @Slide-A-Jar
      @Slide-A-Jar ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thehomesteadingrd thank you. Doing this for sure .

  • @wehartbaseball
    @wehartbaseball ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you recommend a certain type of plastic?

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do! You can find out more about it here: thehomesteadingrd.com/chicken-coop-winterizing-6-helpful-tips/

  • @kristinebryant3221
    @kristinebryant3221 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How far apart are your vertical boards and trusses?

  • @BadJuJuAdventures1701
    @BadJuJuAdventures1701 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would the USSS have trouble on the roof of your chicken run….

  • @amyferro7397
    @amyferro7397 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how your chickens keep checking out your work🤣

  • @tinatriestoplan8316
    @tinatriestoplan8316 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice coop! What zone & state are you in?

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! We are in zone 3/4 Minnesota

  • @curleytop
    @curleytop 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Curios, not critical. Why not use the hardware cloth all the way up the coop?

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s expensive! Otherwise I would

  • @ibeattheleaves5005
    @ibeattheleaves5005 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Paint your hardware cloth black and you will never see it again.

    • @thehomesteadingrd
      @thehomesteadingrd  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's on the to-do list! :)

    • @PlayWithSunshine
      @PlayWithSunshine 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And neither will the predators and they’ll see your birds that much better.

    • @ibeattheleaves5005
      @ibeattheleaves5005 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PlayWithSunshine they can not eat hardware cloth, bot

  • @BadJuJuAdventures1701
    @BadJuJuAdventures1701 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know roosting bars outside the coop encourages chickens to roost out side the coop…..and raccoons can reach through and grab them… this is a fact….lol. Ask me how I know…

  • @ksuggs4312
    @ksuggs4312 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With chicken wire that's not predator proof from anything. Even racoon can tear through chicken wire

  • @bertwalts3211
    @bertwalts3211 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gas money