mccroft Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Right so busy extending the run. I'm able to extend by 7ft x4ft maybe a bit wider which will mean the overall area of the run will be 19ft x 4.5ft (5.7m x 1.35m) I'm sure this willo be big enough for 6 hens but just want to be sure. I've put in branches and the super glug is fixed to side plus space for another one, when i get it. I've also got some guttering that i was going to fix to the side to fill with layer pellets which would mean they could all feed at the same time. Got two old CD's to hang and a large log which i've put at one end. As per my other thread (chickens arriving 3 weeks early) the cube is in position so if we can't quite get it finished the run as it is has been made fox proof again. I've put a mesh skirt around the bottom of the run. and some slabs infront of where the door will be. I feel so rushed but it will come good in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Sounds fantastic - can't wait to see the pictures when you get time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccroft Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Oh great really needed someone to say it was ok. Just can't get used to the idea of the hens having to stay in the run much more than the other girls did and so wouldn't be happy abount getting 6 hens if i couldn't provide enough space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Well I guess no run is ever big ENOUGH, compared to free ranging... but yours sounds a lot bigger than many (mine included!) and I always compare it to the lives that some hens have on battery farms.. who have no space at all. It all comes down to quality of life and we all do the best we can to provide that AND keep them safe. Your hens will certainly NOT be cramped. Edited January 22, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 our run is a little smaller than that at about 17' by 4 ' and we have 8 girls. Although the free range as much as possible. they dont look cramped in there at all. So I think you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I cant remember my run size... I know it's 2 panels side and 4 in legnth but I have two girls, soon to be 4!! heres a few pictures of mine as it was, it is currently in bits as we are home improving.. These was taken just as it had been put up!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I cant remember my run size... I know it's 2 panels side and 4 in legnth but I have two girls, soon to be 4!! heres a few pictures of mine as it was, it is currently in bits as we are home improving.. These was taken just as it had been put up!.. That's really nice!! - is it a bought one or did you make it yourselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 my husband made it, although he IS a carpenter so he said it was easy easy.... show off! It will look much better soon... *giggling like schoolgirl* ... I'll get my coat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Do you hire him out?? (hope other half doesnt see this!??) Can't wait to see the new 'improved' version. I love seeing other people's set ups... guess I am just nosey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Do you hire him out?? (hope other half doesnt see this!??) Can't wait to see the new 'improved' version. I love seeing other people's set ups... guess I am just nosey! ummm I did see it, cheeky cow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Do you hire him out?? (hope other half doesnt see this!??) Can't wait to see the new 'improved' version. I love seeing other people's set ups... guess I am just nosey! ummm I did see it, cheeky cow... You could go on a carpentry course and build her the biggest and best, all singing, all dancing run on the forum. That would show her!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janty Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Loopyloo agrees, don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Loopyloo agrees, don't you? Am quite liking the sound of it too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Loopyloo agrees, don't you? totally!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccroft Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Well I guess no run is ever big ENOUGH, compared to free ranging... but yours sounds a lot bigger than many (mine included!) and I always compare it to the lives that some hens have on battery farms.. who have no space at all. It all comes down to quality of life and we all do the best we can to provide that AND keep them safe. Your hens will certainly NOT be cramped. I guess you've hit the nail on the head. My run will never be big enough unless it covered the whole garden. I'm sure they will love their new home it's just me being me and wanting the best possible space for them. Loopyloo that looks like a verysmart and well kept run, next to my purple cube I would really like an orange one. They look so bright and cheerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Loopyloo agrees, don't you? Am quite liking the sound of it too!! Oi,.... I do read thsi forum you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Glad to hear it. When does building commence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Glad to hear it. When does building commence? you go girl! Mind you, I'd better start being nice to him or I will get nowt! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
