madman Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 hi, i'm purchasing a green eglu soon. i've now decide that i'd like to put it in a walk in run like many of you have done. i have no idea how to build one and really don't want to buy one. please post your ideas and designs i really need your help. best regards, madman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 hi! if you check this link it will show you a lot of peoples runs.. if the link does not work it is in the chickens sections under 'run inspiration' good luck! viewtopic.php?t=12663 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 thanks for the link. but what i really need is a design or set of instructions to help me build a run like all of yours on a low budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 i need a run like daisy999's but a cheaper to make version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 mine is on there and only cos about £40 for the wire I forget exact amount, but it was around that. the rest my OH made from what he had. I haven't seen plans on here myself, but others might come along soon with some further help. goodlluck edit to amend details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 which name does your picture go under? how easy was it to make? finally, the area around me is heavily fox populated. How fox proof is your run and would it be a good idea to keep the eglu run attached to the eglu inside the walk in run. so they can stay in the eglu run when we are out but when we're there thay can have a run around in the walk in run and we can give them a bit of handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 my run is listed as loopyloo well I have my eglu inside the run, others do like you've said but I have no experience of this so I will leave them to answer that one. All of my run is covered with a high gauge welded mesh and it's surrounded by railway sleepers to prevent any digging under the wire. This should prevent anything getting into the run. I also check it every day for any signs of 'attempted burglary' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 i love your run. is it possible for you to give me instructions on how you made it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 oooh thats my husbands department Madman I am so sorry I woudn't know how to describe it to you... errrm I will have a go . I do know it's made up of rectangular 'panels' and then then they are screwed together and then he' screwed them to the sleepers from the inside so it's no going to go anywhere. He made the panels first individually, and put the wire on each one, then lined them up and screwed together with the wire on the inside for security. The roof it metal corrugated sheets as that is what he had available I hope this helps, I am not much of a builder myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 how big is your run and did it take very long to make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I am sorry I do not know the exact measurements.. I will have to ask my husband later.. it didn't take very long but my husband is a carpenter by trade so this isn't hard for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 thanks. what do you cover the floor of your run with? (really sorry about all the question, have to look like i know what i'm talking about. i'm 13 and wan tto persuade my parents to get an eglu. but thanks for being such a help.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 no problem at all I am happy to help.. where I can. The floor is covered with Aubiose which is a horse bedding!, I did try others but this is the best In my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) mine is very similar to xscrunchee on that page I built it myself at a cost of ~£120 including 30m of weldmesh (which I used 20m and sold the other 10m) and 3 corogated clear plastic roofing sheets when you consider the fact the Eglu without a run is £100 to £120 cheaper it's worth the effort building your own walk in run. I don't think xscrunchee paid that much for hers and the guy builds them to your measurements based on his standard panel sizes. good luck Edited January 4, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 thank for that. can you post a full set of instruction or a link to one of your pages so i can build this run and get it over with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 can anybody write a plan of their design and budget and post it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I think very few people will have such a grand thing as a set of plans, most runs are as Loopyloo says - panels with mesh on screwed together. I am bulding a walk in run soon and have purchased the following: uprights and corner posts- 5cmx5cm treated wood Wood for panels 5cm x 2cm wooden battens (treated) Wood for around the bottom 10cm x 2cm (to hold the run bedding in) There will be two doors - one for getting in to the run and one smaller one for getting at the Eglu so 6 x hinges, 2 x hasp and staples, 2 x handles, 6 x thumb turns (the cost of this add up!) 30m 19g weldmesh 1m wide and holes 1inch x 1inch 32 slabs roof to be purchased! Staples to hold the mesh on to the wood and screws for assembly of frame Total cost was about £160 this should build me a 2m x 3m run but I will go larger if I have enough wood! Things to remember: Use weldmesh not chickenwire 16g is best Using slabs for a base makes it easier to clean and helps keep predators and rodents out A proper roof is useful to keep things dry From reading your other thread it looks like you are still in the process of persuading your parents to get you the Eglu - it might be worth trying the run that comes with it first and letting your parents get used to the chickens before you go assembling a wacking great run in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 thanks for that thats a great idea that i hadn't thought of yet. just 1 question: we have foxes come into our garden very often. they hardly ever come to the pavement. do you recommend i put it on the pavement with some bedding or put it on the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
