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Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:26 pm
by HatchMaster
What are some cheap but effective ways to enclose a chicken run? I want to keep my flock safe from predators without spending a fortune. Any creative DIY solutions or affordable materials youve had success with?
Re: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2025 7:23 am
by EggsAndThings
I used free pallets for the frame and cheap welded wire fencing. Sturdy, affordable, and keeps my flock safe!
Re: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:45 pm
by NestingNerd
T-posts and chicken wire make a quick, inexpensive run. Just be sure to bury the wire a few inches to stop digging predators.
Re: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:54 pm
by PhoebePeep
Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are goldmines for cheap materials. I found chain-link panels and repurposed them for my run. I reinforced the bottom with hardware cloth and added a roof of bird netting. Total cost was minimal compared to buying everything new, and the run has held up for years. Always check local listings , you never know what you'll find!
Re: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 12:16 am
by TheFlockKeeper
Recycled materials are your friend! I used scrap lumber and leftover fencing from a neighbor's project. Total cost? Practically nothing.
Re: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 1:04 am
by HenHouseHobbyist
I used 2x4s and chicken wire for a simple frame , cheap and effective as long as you secure it well at the base.
Re: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Building a Secure Chicken Run
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:27 pm
by FlockGuardian
Free pallets and zip ties made my run super affordable! Just add wire fencing and you've got a solid enclosure.