The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Building runs          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message HelenP Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 144 Location: GLOUCESTERSHIRE Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:06 pm    Post subject: Building runs Thinking of building a big run in which to place my ark to allow chickens more room (and allow for future instructions that they must be kept under cover)..... am I right in thinking that the guidance being given by DEFRA at the mo is that the roof only should have a solid cover - so sides made of mesh/net/wire etc would be acceptable? By the way thanks for all the replies I've been getting to earlier posts - most helpful. Helen Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8454 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:17 pm    Post subject: hi, wire mesh sides are fine, the smaller the holes the better, small birds shouldn't be able to get through. HTH debs Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10187 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 6:23 pm    Post subject: dont forget to make the roof so the run off rain doesnt enter run Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group