Unsecure chicken perches

[slowrider]

We were getting worried about the wood chip being wet all the time and causing problems with the hens feet. We have the Omlet Sun covers, but these cut out the light. A little bit of searching on the internet and I discovered this company;

 

http://www.toolspot.co.uk/product/6ft-x-10ft-glass-clear-pvc-tarpaulin

 

The 2m x 3m is perfect for us because we have a Cube + two extensions, making the run 3m in length. We just took the bungees off of the sun shades and fitted them to the tarpaulin. I think this is a better option than shower curtains as it has securing eyelets all the way round, so simple and easy to fit and remove. For smaller runs the tarpaulin could be cut or folded as required. It has a nice fitted look to it as well. Or if you had a 2m run you could wrap the cover completely over it, just leaving the Door End open to the elements.

 

Storm Cover 3 by Slowrider2010, on Flickr

 

Storm Cover 2 by Slowrider2010, on Flickr

 

Storm Cover 1 by Slowrider2010, on Flickr

Edited October 4, 2010 by Guest

[chicken bark]

Looks good - looks much less offensive than my blue tarps.

[Plum]

Looks good, I have similar tarpaulins on my WIR.

[Guest]

Just what I have been looking for. Ordered one today on your recommendation. Thanks.

[daxigirl]

I've just bought one to go on my 3m run in Kent only it has been pinched to go on the +1 extension bit, the girls are loving being sheltered and dry in this lousy weather. Will have to get another one for Bolkins in time for Christmas. Your right it was so easy to just reuse the bungies to hold it in place, no scary flapping in the wind.

[darkwoodali]

Wow! This looks great. Just been searching the forum for a solution to my girls wet feathers and this is perfect. Found the same thing on Tarpaflex cheaper but o/s - isn't that always the way?

[Miss Millies Chicken]

UK Tarps is another good site to try

[TheFeatheredFiend]

Just ordered one of these last night, so should be here tomorrow. Looks fantastic on your run!