toastedblue Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 our run is complete took note of the design of xScrunchee's, bought the wood and built it myself from scratch day 1: cut the timber to length, build the panels and attach the mesh day 2: errected the whole thing day 3: added cross bracing for the roof and attached the roof panel... in very strong winds I might add... SWMBO was watching from the kitchen window and laughing and here's the results of my labour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 That's fabulous - great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm impressed, that's wonderful. I love the ladder and the little stands. What did you use to hang the grubs and glugs from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Fab job that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Here is ours,hen pen mark 2,all finished. It needs a bit of landscaping around the outside & is going to be paved all round,but you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 What did you use to hang the grubs and glugs from? it's 5mm threaded bar bent at 90 degrees at each end (about 2 inches) drilled 5mm holes in the 2x1 wood at either end, about 3/4 the way through, and pushed the threaded bar into the holes here's a close-up... it's not the final design, I plan to make improvements at a later date because it's not perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thank you! My grubs and glugs sit on the floor because DH can't think of a suitable way of hanging them. I hope you wouldn't mind me borrowing your idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thank you! My grubs and glugs sit on the floor because DH can't think of a suitable way of hanging them. I hope you wouldn't mind me borrowing your idea? not at all I think I will eventually drill holes in the back, through the hook part, and hang them on pins so they're more secure, but that's for another day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 we converted our old summer house... used old drawers for little nesting boxes and made perches!... they do love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I love the summerhiosue Cheryl, and the 'floating' nest boxes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sarah & Cheryl your chook runs are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 that house in fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 gosh, what very lucky hens. That is wonderful and full of adventure for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I know I said "I plan to make improvements at a later date" to the glug/grub mount...well, I had a brainwave and went with it... it's much more secure than the threaded bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That does look good, very neat. Presumably though they are not quite as easy to take off for cleaning and filling. I bought the bar today. I'm hoping OH might have time this weekend to use it. if not, then next week. I hope this mild weather continues because it's excellent for getting outdoor jobs done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That does look good, very neat. Presumably though they are not quite as easy to take off for cleaning and filling. actually no, they're pretty easy to take off I made the holes in the wood 1mm larger than the bolts and coutersunk them to allow for the nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Oh, I see now! I thought they were actually screwed into the wood. Now I understand! They 'sit' in the holes. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Thought i'd add my run to this thread, hope that's OK If you're interested in seeing a slideshow of the build, please take a look here. http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/dannahaz/BuildingTheRun/?action=view¤t=e7311b66.pbw EDITED JUL08 as over the last four months we've added lots more to the inside Edited July 7, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 That is a wonderful set up If ours looks anything like that by the end of it we will be so pleased. Haven't even started ours yet so will show your pictures to OH. Bet he is getting sick to death of my suggestions Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 HI. Thanks to everybody for their pictures of their coops. It was a big help when constructing mine. Couldn't resist posting piccis of my new coop. Special thanks to Carl, our friend who was the chief builder! Henrietta, Anita and Buttercup moved in last Saturday. All seem happy and content. Henrietta (black). Anita (brown/red), Buttercup (brown and white). Dont know the breeds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 very nice and clever roof idea - I would never have thought of that! we have corrugated plastic on our run - yours looks great as in the summer it will be nice and shady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Here's our effort - our hens are one big happy flock now. It's not as glam as some of the stunners on here but I'm thrilled with it Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thats stunning Mrs Bertie - you have a chicken playground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich & Ange Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Here's our initial effort; flytesofancy protection pen housing our cube. I'll add more piccies as improvements are made (we now have an old tree stump and logs in place for perching/bug hunting!).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Fab runs everyone. They are so good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
