RosemarysBaby Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Where are you getting your run panels from RosemarysBaby?? A guy called carlhill71 on ebay he does roof panels and door panels made to measure you need to email him via ebay and he sends you an invoice for everything together i put mine through as 12 panels and he added the door and exchanged 3 panels for roofing panels but still waiting on despatch aaargh just over 2 weeks til chickens get collected lol You will find him if you type in aviary panel Rosalind x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 That looks fab Mad Mitch , so nice to see your girls enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 What an amazing run Mad Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 What an amazing run Mad Mitch I agree, probably one of the best runs I have seen Michelle. You have very lucky hens, they get to free range, and then even when they are shut in they get access to scratching area and a nice dry dustbath - ideal on wet days. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Lucky you Mad Mitch and it looks pretty good outside the run too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Lovely, what lucky chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosemarysBaby Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Here's the girls new run, lovingly hand-built by my wonderful OH (i'm sucking up a bit here!) The Eglus are outside the run to give more space and for easy cleaning The girls have a roosting bar which they all like, although usually only one at a time. The feeders are hooked on wire which is nailed to the outside wall. [/img] There are more photos in my album, click on the link in my signature. Enjoy! How do you clean the inside of the run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Excellent run, the brown one look as though she is already planning her escape. Love the mix and match eglus, what a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Kind of forgot about this thread in all my WIR excitement . Anyway, for anyone that hasn't seen my completed WIR yet, here it is (there are lots more pics in the link in my signature!) Edited May 8, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 ..........and the sun shines in Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I know . And I was wanting lots of rain to test our roof and guttering . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosemarysBaby Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 ..........and the sun shines in Edinburgh Isn't it just typical lol In livingston we had i think 3 days of sun the girls where loving it sunbathing outside. ANH absolutely love the run looking fantabulous x Might need to nick some ideas from you i need some perches for my girls to jump up on to take advantage of the height of the run aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Kind of forgot about this thread in all my WIR excitement . Yes, me too, so here's some pictures and web-links for my WIR (also an Aviaries4U run, like the one ANH built). The base is constructed from 400mm x 400mm slabs, which were purchased from Wickes. They are laid out in 5 x 13 rows. The run itself is 15ft long x 6ft deep x 6ft high and took two days to construct from start to finish. For those who like to look at pictures, there's a complete slideshow of the whole build, from levelling the soil and laying the slab base, to erecting the mesh panels and fitting out the run, here. I've also created a page with pictures of specific details of the run construction and accessories like the translucent roof and guttering here. Hope this helps those planning their own runs. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Andrew It's lovely!! This is the first time I've been able to see your photo's - my laptop is works so usually blocks many pictures - but for some reason today I can see them! Lucky chickens - and room for more... Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm loving the walk in run pictures. You lucky lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosemarysBaby Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Kind of forgot about this thread in all my WIR excitement . Yes, me too, so here's some pictures and web-links for my WIR (also an Aviaries4U run, like the one ANH built). The base is constructed from 400mm x 400mm slabs, which were purchased from Wickes. They are laid out in 5 x 13 rows. The run itself is 15ft long x 6ft deep x 6ft high and took two days to construct from start to finish. For those who like to look at pictures, there's a complete slideshow of the whole build, from levelling the soil and laying the slab base, to erecting the mesh panels and fitting out the run, here. I've also created a page with pictures of specific details of the run construction and accessories like the translucent roof and guttering here. Hope this helps those planning their own runs. Andrew Just wondering if you are going to let the girls out of the run or will they stay there all time just i don't see much hope for that lovely border if they get out lol My girls been eating the rhodedendrons and every other plant in their way luckily i am not much of a gardener so anythign living is hardy enough to survive their appetites i would imagine lol Love the run massive wish i had more room i might have to add extentions. I added my eglu run to the side of mine so they have slightly more room as mine is meager in size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Just wondering if you are going to let the girls out of the run or will they stay there all time just i don't see much hope for that lovely border if they get out. During the Spring and Summer (i.e. while vegetables, bulbs and flowers are growing) they stay in their run. During the Autumn / Winter they are allowed out to roam the garden and veg patch with impunity. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosemarysBaby Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Just wondering if you are going to let the girls out of the run or will they stay there all time just i don't see much hope for that lovely border if they get out. During the Spring and Summer (i.e. while vegetables, bulbs and flowers are growing) they stay in their run. During the Autumn / Winter they are allowed out to roam the garden and veg patch with impunity. Andrew Good Call!!! see you are well organised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks to ANH for the heads-up on loading pics - no stopping me now! Thought I'd join in here too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaack Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 these all look so good - i'm trying to upload my own pictures but im having trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 these all look so good - i'm trying to upload my own pictures but im having trouble . Here's some instructions on how you do it, which should help. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ooooooh...........just realised that I can add my run to this thread now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ooooooh...........just realised that I can add my run to this thread now. Well done! You should PM Kate and ask her to add your best two photos to this thread as well. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Good idea...thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyd119 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 ANH, how big is your run and how much time and space do your girls have to free range? sorry about all the questions. =] Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
