Chicken run roof

This weekend we finished the new coop run! (No plans available yet, sorry! Maybe one day we will take the time to write it all down! hah!) I do know that the run is 8‘ x 18’ with a polycarbonate roof.

Most chicken breeds love to explore their surroundings while foraging for food. But this can prove difficult with all the land and aerial predators lurking

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

All of our chicken coop plans call for corrugated polycarbonate roof panels. But whether you’re building one of our designs or something else, you have plenty of options. Many backyard coopers use corrugated metal, corrugated asphalt, or shingles over plywood instead. Read on to decide what’s the best type of roofing for your chicken coop. ... Read more

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By their very nature, chickens are easy targets for predators: They're small, rarely take flight, and often huddle together when threatened, making them vulnerable to attack. But with a few simple measures, you can beef up the security on your chicken coop and chicken run to protect your flock from