mullethunter Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’ve just seen a Jim Vyse walk in run on Facebook and now I really want one. I currently have a lo-rise Omlet WIR 4m x 2m attached to a 2m Cube run. It’s served me well but it looks so messy covered with tarpaulins. What does everyone else have? And what do you think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I like my scaffolding construction, but the custom clear tarp over the top makes the biggest difference I think. If I had the room, I think I would want a proper walk-in run, but think would prefer metal over wood. Just because it would take less maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 https://www.jimvysearks.co.uk/product/large-enclosed-run-with-apex-onduline-roof/ I like these ones ❤️ My run run was from someone who doesn't make them anymore - can't remember their name - but if I was going to start again these look quite similar to mine apart from the roof. I think my WIR must be about 10 years old now and made of wood. I just recoat it every few years with fence paint. It still seems just as strong as it was in the beginning with nothing rotted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 That’s the one I’d love Luvachicken. Thankyou for putting about how well your wooden one is lasting because that’s the thing that puts me off a wooden one and like cattails I’d rather go for metal 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 It depends on the wood too I guess. Properly impregnated or hardwood will last much longer. If I had the space, I would go for something like this: https://www.tuinadvies.nl/tuinwinkel/product/32196/kippenren-doerak-2-x-3-x-2-m-kippenren-in-staal# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I'm sorry, but I have no idea what kind of wood it was made from - I guess hardwood as it has lasted well already. Mine could have been made by Avairies 4 U. I would ask hubby but he is doing "5 more minutes of work." When he's done I'll ask him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 8:56 PM, Luvachicken said: I'm sorry, but I have no idea what kind of wood it was made from - I guess hardwood as it has lasted well already. Mine could have been made by Avairies 4 U. I would ask hubby but he is doing "5 more minutes of work." When he's done I'll ask him. Expand Tell him tomorrow is another day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Ok, he's back, and he did make me a cup of tea 😊, he can't remember who made my run either but he did say they no longer exist. He also said my run is not made of hardwood because it would have been even more expensive than it was. He said the only reason it has lasted so long is because it has a roof and isn't particularly exposed. One side and one end are protected by a fence and a shed. The open end has perspex on it over the worst of the weather and the side that faces the garden gets whatever weather is thrown at it. My roof does overhang the run by a good few inches which might help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I have a Jim Vyse run and love it, it’s well made and was fairly easy to construct. Would definitely recommend I bought a second for my house (the big one is at my parents) but problems with neighbours means the chickens never moved in (they went to my parents) so will be looking to sell it. It’s 2.4x2.4m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 That does look very smart @Lewis Shame about your neighbours though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 So smart Lewis - that’s what I’d love. Shame the one you’re selling is too small or I’d bite your hand off!!! Neighbours didn’t want chooks next door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 @mullethunter, I noticed in the small print that Jim Vyse uses tanilised wood to make his runs - this should make them long lived. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
