Has anyone created a run for this coop that would attach to the coop itself to make it predictor proof?
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We haven't created a run but want to in the spring.we don't attach to coop though. This is the best coop we ever bought! We love it. So steardy! Email me and I can send pictures Email: luizag1219@gmail.com
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I have made a chicken tractor with this by buying a 6x8x4 dog kennel, put the coop on top with straddling 2x4's... enclosed in 1x2 wire with 2x2 frame and tractor supply wheels (for chicken tractors) and absolutely love it... have pics if it helps..
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we made the platform from included directions, then attached hardware cloth around that. Then added fence posts against the front corners to make a covered run from the door. then we can open the door by reaching through. There's no real way to attach anything TO the coop itself that can't be torn off by an insistent predator, but it's small enough to keep near our front door. If I had to leave the coop unsupervised, I would build a covered enclosure for the whole thing, as it's only about 4 feet tall without the platform I built.
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Mine is in an 8x8 dog run with roof. Walk in. My coop is off the ground on a simple frame. Chickens have access to all the ground space. I made a ladder to get in the coop.
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Yes. I used the kennel for a chicken coop and made a wire roof on it prior to attaching the cover. Worked great!
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No, I covered mine with tarps, placed hay inside the coop area, and when it became very cold I placed a heat lamp in one of the runs. I was leery at first but it seemed to work. I use the deep litter method in the coop part.
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Not that I have been able to figure out. I still have been using MapMyRun to track that information.
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I added it onto my Precision Pet Extreme coop. Not a perfect fit but it works, attached it at a 90 degree angle to the end opposite the nesting box.
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We modified our coop but the hinged piece on the top allows me to reach into the run and access the water container we use. It's quite handy.
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I have had excellent results. It's more like hardware cloth than chicken wire (which is a good thing!) and is stapled very securely. If a raccoon is going to get into this, it's going to be from underneath. The coop end is heavy and pretty secure, but the fenced in area in the right of the pic can be lifted easily. I put cinder blocks all the way around it and have had no problems. I would buy this coop again. I hope this helps.
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Yes. Though I'd recommend using some automation program such as Zerene Stacker.
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None that I'm aware of. I made one from a video "workshop helpers" starring Norm Abrams! Good luck.
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Not that I've seen. It would be pretty easy to make one though. However, if you find one, please post the info.
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Not unless you cut a hole into it, I thought the same thing when I bought it. :( BUT it does work great for Momma setting or with NEW chicks or just new chicks! I ended up CUTTING mine and putting them together. IT DOES HAVE a door at one end,...But it did not work with my coop.
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funny you should ask that... I used this coop as designed for a few months with no problems. Later, my chickens were in a shed-turned-coop (much bigger), and I just used the "run" part of this as a little shelter in their run and hung a waterer in there. The coop was also sitting out separately as just an extra shelter they could use in the run. We recently had some strong winds, and both things were totally blown over. However, this was when separate, so I think that is worse. Also, really, you probably could anchor this down if you just put some strong wire through the hardware cloth around the bottom edges & over the wooden bars and then staked those down with something - maybe not a bad idea if you get strong winds like I do.
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Hi Nichole- Since this is a prefab coop, perhaps they made a mistake. mine was fine when constructed last year. I'm sorry to not be of much help.
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It does not come with a template for it but I would believe that it is possible.
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If it's in an enclosed coop, no. If it's available and exposed of course it will be hit by vermin
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Yes it will. That is exactly what I do with mine. Whole chickens and rabbits. No problems running it with the fine plate on the first pass.
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Not that im aware of. But you could possibly rig something up to make it work.