No dig chicken run

The HH is making progress on the chicken run! Since we didn’t have a blueprint for a run he is totally winging it based off a few pictures I showed him. The run will be 16 feet long and 12 feet of the run will have a matching cedar shake roof. We are hoping that Read More >>

The best material to use in your chicken’s run! #backyardchickens #homesteading #raisingchickens

A common question I have heard people ask is “Does a chicken run need a roof?” Maybe you have wondered that yourself. You have probably seen a lot of chicken runs with a roof and then also the many without. So what gives? #backyardchickens #chickencoop #chickenrun

In fact I was reading the article about the best treats for chicken, and suddenly an idea came into my mind. I have bought such hardware cloth (not sure if...

As the subject line states, I need a fast and cheap solution as I am on a tight budget and they are getting pretty pissed since they're used to being formerly free range ALL day. I am open to any and all ideas.

Examines Pros and Cons of Ten Different Flooring Materials That Can Be Used In Your Chicken Run.

Hi everybody. I recently moved to an area that gets a lot of rain ( about 41 in a year on average). In my previous home we barely got any rain so I'm at a...

I designed this chicken run & my Dad brought it to life. I will post more photos/angles to show details. I purchased a 200ft roll of coated chicken wire from a lady who was going to just toss it ($40–holy savings!). We went around the run & over the top to keep flying predators out. We went over the bottom half (and about a foot out) with hardware cloth. Cannot recommend hardware cloth enough! Chicken wire = keeps your chickens contained. Hardware cloth = keeps predators out!

The Blohmstead || Erin on Instagram: "We added poultry netting above our chicken run after one too many aerial predator attacks. We will still let our flock free range when we’re out and can keep an eye on them, but aren’t taking the risk again of hawks getting our girls. Let me know if you want the materials list, and I’ll put one together! #chickens #chickensofinstagram #backyardchickens #chicken #hens #farmlife #poultry #petchickens #hensofinstagram #eggs #chickensofig #chickenlife…

Our chicken run

I need recommendations for a type of netting to use over the area I want to let my flock free range. They've never been out of their coop/run combo and I'd...

Rainy seasons are necessary but what do we do with the resulting muddy chicken run? Are you tired of muddy eggs, messy coop floors and slippery chicken run?

What's the best flooring for a chicken run? This list of ten potential best types of flooring for a run, together with their pros and cons, should help you choose the right one for your backyard chickens. The decision has to be based largely on your own situation but one of these ten types is sure to be just what you need.

Mine is bare dirt at the moment. Had rains got stinky and muddy. I really don't have any clue what to put down. I am looking for suggestions that are proven...

New chicken run to protect from hawks

We installed nylon bird netting over our chicken run to keep the flock in, and the predators out. Here's our experience including a demo video!

Check out these easy DIY ideas to keep your chickens happy and entertained. #chickencoop #chickenplayground #chickengym #petchickens #backyardchickens #toysforchickens #homesteading #livestockideas

We love to keep our chickens in their natural environment but when it rains, things can get a little muddy, so it’s important to keep the chicken run dry. The end of a hot dry summer sometimes means a rainy Autumn. Here, at Henny+Roo, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to help you keep your chickens outdoors and dry during the rainy seasons. So read on to learn how to keep your chickens in their run, and nix the mud this season.