Poultry & Waterfowl Runs

Protect Your Hens With a Walk-In Chicken Run

You can let your hens enjoy fresh air and keep them safe with an inexpensive walk-in chicken run. These runs can be purchased on eBay for your chicken house or coop. Here are a few things you may want to consider before you make your purchase.

You can give your chickens more space with a run. These pens protect your chickens from foxes and other predators. It gives them a chance to exercise without worrying about their safety. These enclosures are spacious enough that you can walk in and feed your birds. Walk-in runs are designed to be extendable as well. You can easily expand the run with additional panels as you add more members to your poultry family. The walk-in run can be used with most types of chicken houses or coops. They are designed to blend into any garden area. You can enjoy quality time with your hens in a walk-in chicken run.

There are two types of chicken runs. One style of chicken run is often called a "high-rise." These runs have higher walls so that you can enter the structure with the chickens. It allows you to fill up their water and food containers, clean the run, and spend more time with your chickens. Many high-rise chicken runs use a stable-style entrance door. This door has a top and bottom that can be opened independently. You can open the top and feed the chickens without them escaping from the run. Most high-rise runs will allow you to add extra doors to the structure. A low-rise chicken run is another option. Your hens will have more floor space but at a lower height. You cannot enter this structure, but you can open the door to place water and food in the run. These runs only have a single door that can open to access the chickens. The two styles of runs can be added to your existing coop or housing area.

Chicken runs need to be sturdy to protect the hens from any predators on the outside. These runs are constructed with galvanized steel and welded wire mesh. The materials are strong enough to keep your poultry safe as they enjoy time in the run.

There are a few companies that specialize in producing chicken runs. These companies include the following:

• Omlet
• Paw Hut
• Cozy Pet