For the past few weeks I have been working on an extension for the run of the hen house. The addition is a 16x42 run, at 672 square feet which is bigger than our house. The existing run is 12x20 which is okay if I only have a few dozen chickens. However, by the end of spring I can have as many as 100 chickens. This is not a problem when they free range during the day, but if we are going to be away for part of a day and evening, I need more space so I can lock the chickens up without them being over crowded.
I set the piers and built a base for the sides to set on. Each section is a 3x6 foot frame with fencing stapled to it. I find it easier than framing in the whole wall first and then attaching the fencing.
I still have a lot of work ahead before completion, but the sides are done. It is going to get really cold next week so I may not get much done. I do not operate well when the temperature gets below 30 degrees. FYI: The fire ring is there because my five year old grandson wanted to build a fire.
Stay tuned and I will keep you up-dated on my progress.
Cheers, Tim and Joann
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