AMAZON CHICKEN RUN - Honest Review!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Amazon chicken run link: amzn.to/3w1f8G9 Welcome to my Channel and thanks for supporting Vic’s Backyard chicks! I am a first time backyard chicken owner sharing my journey with my hens! Follow my channel for more insight and knowledge about backyard chickens! This video is an honest review of a chicken run I purchased on Amazon. If you’re looking to get one for your flock be sure to check out this video. Enjoy! 💘🐥 I am more than happy to answer any questions in the comments!! Amazon Chicken Run: amzn.to/3w1f8G9 Automatic chicken door (total game changer!): amzn.to/3UxuvQC Nesting pads: amzn.to/490ntbx Ceramic eggs: amzn.to/48XdMec Large Pine Flakes: amzn.to/4bpHYju Oyster shells: amzn.to/3Snprf9 CHICK SUPPLIES: Chick medicated starter grower feed: amzn.to/3ul5XQh Chick Grit: amzn.to/3OuhJPn Hydro Hen: amzn.to/3Uxuz2O Chick Feeder and Waterer: amzn.to/3OvFztP Heater and Brooder Plate: amzn.to/3SGeuGW

[@debbieurias5151]

My husband bought this one for me to and set it up as a surprise. I was so happy with it I had a lot of chickens in it. I attached my wood chicken coop to the end,this way I didn't have to walk into the coop to get the eggs. Our chickens managed our compost pill shock we put in the coop so the could mix it up as a thing to do every day they would find all the weed seeds. It turned into a wonderful rich completely broke down fine texture compost. I had 40 chickens. I sold eggs and chicks besides just enjoying them. I got a heavy duty white tarp well worth the money. We lived in a heavy snow load area and high heat area,100 days above100 degrees. When it got hot I put a sprinkle on top. Now its a green house.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

That is awesome! Such a great idea attaching the coop outside of the run! We need to do something similar

[@TheRainman444]

Put pressure treated 2 by6 around the bottom and put woodchips down , it will much more sanitary and it will control the mud and make amazing compost ! Chickens will scratch and turn it for you !

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!!

[@jayx2514]

Nah sand much cleaner.And some 2-4 posts around the door like a frame I got a similar cage with the exact same door And rodents slip through.

[@leagarner3675]

Your girls are looking for greens. Foraging is important to them. I'm glad to hear they get out :)

[@tx_rebelsoul8192]

I got one similar to that and wrapped it with store bought chicken wire. Mine is rounded. I bought a tarp that covered the top of the whole run and zip tied it down permanently. Over the winter we used the greenhouse cover it came with because that was it's intended purpose. Recently I've been fermenting their food. It last longer and apparently is healthier for them. I just start my first sprouts today to see how that goes. I mention that because both fermentation and sprouts (most common is wheat) reduce feed costs greatly and they love it. I'd suggest straw in the run so when it does rain it soaks up the water and they are in mud. Personal experience. Poor things were covered in mud. Spread out some straw and they were clean and dry within an hour. Side note, hay and straw are not the same thing. Have a wonderful day. Looks awesome. Great job.

[@tx_rebelsoul8192]

I also wanted to mention that when we wrapped the run in chicken wire in many places it is doubled up and wrapped around. It has kept out cats, large dogs, and raccoons. There are zipties everywhere holding it to the structure. We build the two end walls (again it was marketed as a greenhouse) with pvc pipes and glued them. Our door is pvc wrapped in chicken wire and the hinges for the door are several high strength zip ties. The green house is a 20x10 and my hens are in there full time because we don't have a fence that is worth anything and this house is a rental.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thanks for your recommendations! I’ve been wanting to do sprouts too! Haven’t tried it yet

[@tx_rebelsoul8192]

@Vics Backyard Chicks my incubator will be here Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm so egg-cited!!! My chickens seem to like the fermented feed. I've noticed them eating noticeable less of the feed from the feeder.

[@janebecerra8391]

You may want to place some shade cloth on the top for summertime....the sun gets really hot. You could also put clear corrugated plastic roofing on the top if you want to. If you are going to leave it in this spot, try planting some clematis on the side and the vines will grow up over the top and provide shade. Nice!!!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you for the input! Luckily the trees will also grown leaf’s and provide a lot of shade in this corner of our yard. Last summer was hot but the ladies did great, also would give them ice to out their feet on occasionally in those super hot days

[@sabrinamcneill8023]

We have this run, since August and it's holding up fine, we did buy heavy duty zip ties from Lowes, and we eventually put 1/2" hardware cloth around the bottom half because my little 12 lb dog tore through the chicken wire. He didn't hurt anyone, I just found him in the run walking around. We recently bought a 12x20 shade cloth from Menard's to replace the tarp we had, because the wind kept destroying the tarps. Harbor freight has them too, about $60. The wind blows through the shade cloth without moving it much. Works great. Our chickens feel more secure in their run with something over the top. We attached it to the frame on 3 sides, starting with the side the wind blows in from and let the 4th side hang down a little because the shade cloth is a few inches too wide and we didn't want to bunch it up to attach that side to the frame. It's working out well and I don't think we will have to attach it. So basically, one long side and the two ends, we attached with the little ball bungee loops, we got those at Menard's as well. You can attach all 4 sides but I just didn't like the look of it bunched up due to being slightly too large. All in all, this was an easy setup and seems to be lasting pretty well. We have strong wind and it hasn't destroyed the frame. We attached a 6x8 coop at one end. To be honest though for my next one I will most likely use T-posts and 1 inch hardware cloth because I think it might be more cost effective.

[@janetfolkerts5827]

@@sabrinamcneill8023 I live in C. FL. hawks are plentiful, but so are opossums, and raccoons. I have feed in metal trash cans, but the squirrels and rats are eating my chicken feed. I just put out the mixture of 1 box of baking soda mixed with 1 box of Jiffy Corn muffin mix, it poisons rats but does not harm other animals. There are many YT videos on this recipe. Rats cannot belch, burp, or fart and the baking soda mixing with the rats stomach acids creates a gas that cannot be relieved and they die. It does not hurt cats, dogs, etc. But already my problem is down to just the squirrels coming thru my pen with 2" opening and eating my chicken feed.

[@hyzenthlay713]

Clematis is toxic to chickens.

[@Atomsplitter69]

It’s a great start, I have one for 6 months now. I decided to buy a coop from Carolina coops today. I’m an absolute chicken fanatic now. I love my birds so much.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yes! it’s a good starting point for us. We will build our dream coop with time. We love our hens too so happy to hear it!

[@GraphicallySpeakingMimi]

Carolina coops look amazing. I’d love to have one but price was too steep for us at the time. So we opted for the Large Over Easy coop and it has worked out great. We also added a large run like you have but attached it to the end of the coop at the chicken door. We also used Hardwire on the run floor and 1/2 way up the side of the run. We covered the floor wire with thick layers of sand so they can still scratch. The chicken wires seems fine for the rest of the sides and top. We have a large white tarp covering the top to keep them dry as well. However…I’m dying to add more chickens to my flock, I currently have 11, all blue eggs layers and really want 5-6 brown egg layers but not sure the existing coop, or run for that matter will be sufficient for that many birds. I foresee a lot of pecking order fights and not looking forward to that. My problem is none of my favorite hatchery’s have any stock for the Golden Comets or Red Stars I’m looking for. I’ve tried Cackle Hatchery (where we got of current girls from) and also checked McMurray hatchery. No luck. I loathe the idea of getting chicks from Tractor supply. I guess I don’t trust their health or sexing. I do Not want any Roos and already had to get rid of 2 Roos from out shipment . I’d love to add on because you know…”Chicken Math” 😂 I git my run, from Wayfair for a (really decent price I thought. ) Under $300 bucks,)that is exactly like yours. Not sure what to do at this point as far as expanding our flock, coop and run, but again…chicken math has me thinking. Any suggestions on hatcheries? I’m in the south (SC to be exact) any suggestions? I really want to raise some brown layers that lay REALLY well like the Golden Comets. I find it weird that many people are turned off by blue eggs! Literally taste the same and look the same inside so I think it’s all in their head. I planned to sell eggs and have some some but most want brown.

[@Atomsplitter69]

@@GraphicallySpeakingMimi when my daughter gets home I’ll get the list. Her and my wife did a lot of research. We have an amazing variety of breeds all so beautiful 😍 we have a polish rooster and we’ve started hatching some of the eggs and we’re getting really cool mixes. Polish with Silkies look so cool 😎 one I do know is Meyer hatchery or my pet chicken. We got our first 5 from them. Chickens are so cool 🙌

[@racheledwards6497]

​@@GraphicallySpeakingMimi I want some Easter egg layers. I used to have them before and would get blue, pink, and green eggs.

[@rebeccakurtz6628]

I bought the same type aluminum frame enclosure but I bought 16 gauge 1 inch square coated fence wire from Home Depot to use instead of the chicken wire and I also skirted with that same heavy wire. I used zip ties 1st and then went back and wrapped with wire and sewed closed the seams which I overlapped by 6 inches or so. Very sturdy and secure. Turned out great. I bought some very heavy duty tarps to make a roof. I have paver stones and plants in heavy pots all around the perimeter.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

This is awesome!! We are doing similar additions as well I’m glad it worked out for you!

[@frankm2385]

@Rebecca What was the total cost of your Home Depot run?

[@rebeccakurtz6628]

@@frankm2385 The Fencer Wire was 5ft x 50ft 16 gauge black pvc coated welded wire fence and was 208.45 last summer. I don't see the same product still listed on Home Depot. I ended up buying 2 rolls and my total enclosure is 12x9 I bought 2 that were 6 x 9 each so I have a front door and a back door. I bought the tarp from Amazon .the type you would use to cover a swimming pool in the winter so pretty heavy. The cover that came with the run was very flimsy as was the chicken wire. I also bought heavier zip ties so not cheap but was able to build it myself with no help. I'm 63.

[@frankm2385]

@@rebeccakurtz6628 Thank you

[@MA-mh1vs]

Just a suggestion but tossing a handful of grass into the coop will get them away from the door.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thanks! I usually bring them treats so they are excited and rush the door 😅

[@alyssahaskill2323]

Just a thought, but stainless steel zip ties exist! I have a slightly larger run and I also ordered black PVC coated hardware cloth and metal zip ties since I live in MI and need something that survives the weather. 😊

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

No way!! I need to check those steel zip ties out - thank you for the recommendation

[@michaeltaylor4984]

​@@vicsbackyardchicks6626Harbor Freight carries them.

[@T-BEEZY]

🤯 thank you…

[@betsycormie5720]

We bought the 30x10 pen and we love it as well. We didn’t use zip ties because we have snow and sun and the zip ties wouldn’t last a summer. We also bought a huge black sunshade tarp from Amazon to put on top for sun but rain and snow can go through.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Amazing! Thank you, mine came with the wire as well to loop through

[@manguydude287]

this is exactly the video i needed. too many of these are put up by people who build things all the time. i knew this was for me when you said you werent able to pinch down the door hinges with pliers. thank you

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

I’m glad it helped!!

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

I have mine surrounded by a solar electric chicken fence, haven't had a problem with anything getting my chickens! All the best in your journey!💞

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Wow that’s great!! 🤍 thank you!

[@ColoradoCarter]

We got the same run; it was easy with two people. We also used a lot more zip ties, than what comes with the kit. The “latch” broke off before summer was over, so I use bungee straps. For the price and set up, I would buy again.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

We used a lot more zip ties too! Sorry about your latch - we have had no issues with it. It’s been great so far was a quick and easy option for us!

[@catheriner1742]

Just bought a similar run but haven't put it together yet. I was thinking about putting plywood across the back sections to give them some protection from wind and driving rain. Also maybe using fiberglass roofing panels across the back end

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Awesome! Ours have their actual coop to go into as well

[@catheriner1742]

Mine do too. We put some boards across the roof on the back third and used palruf vinyl panels. Now i wish i had covered at least another section. Ive used tarps across the remaining roof and in the summer used shadecloth tarp on the very end section by the door .The tarp that comes with it is worthless. Bigeest regret is using the cheap metal hardware cloth that comes with it. We reinforced the sides with 1/2 inch all around. Better to just do the whole thing with better hardware cloth and through the other stuff in the trash or use it around the bottom on the ground. We needed some better zip ties...Harbor Freight has them cheap

[@catheriner1742]

Also got some 2 x 12 clear palruf panels and attached them atound the sides for winter. Keeps out most of the blowing rain but lets ventilation in above their heads

[@frankinsensed8058]

Great video. Thanks, this is really helpful. Got the smaller run, but fewer clucks too. Great job!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you so so much!!!

[@Towanda99]

I have this one an added two extra tarps to protect from snow in my area and the wind comes in sideways in Colorado... My girls love it and I have 6 hens !!!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Awesome to hear!! We need to figure out what’s best to do for our roof here in Texas!

[@nadajaklic3069]

I was looking at this exact same one on Amazon and was surprised to see your video pop up in my feed. Thank you for your detailed and insightful opinion.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Amazon chicken run link: amzn.to/3w1f8G9 there is the exact link. thank you so much for watching!!

[@missdebrami6862]

I bought this n works great. I'm in mich and I bought a ton of tarps n zip tied them to the poles n my chickens were fine all winter no frostbite. And we got wind chills and of -20 so it worked great !

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Awesome news!!!

[@theladyisabelle]

@missdebrami6862 this is my first winter with this...did you have any issues with collapse from snow weight on the top of the tarp?

[@suzymcclung9545]

good job. I have pretty much the same gate situation and I made sure it would only open inward. It helps keep the ladies inside the run incase someone besides me goes in.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Nice! Mine will open in and out - good point! Thank you 😊

[@geneeddleman2132]

Hi! didn't know they were commercially available. I converted an old cast off portable car port frame which had outlived its cover and was destined for the scrap yard. worked out very similarly. thanks for the great video!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!!

[@melissakoch4675]

Thank you so much for reviewing this run! I have 10 chicks that will be ready to go outside in the next few weeks, and I'm debating whether to go for something like this or build one out of wood and welded wire fence. Predators are a big issue for us. I would love to see how you predator proof yours!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

You’re welcome!! Good luck!! I will definitely post a video of us predator proofing. Luckily for us, we are in a neighborhood so predators aren’t a big issue, mainly just hawks. Definitely make sure nothing can break through or dig under! Chicken wire isn’t meant to keep our predators. :) best of luck to you!

[@aphillips5376]

Look into an Omlet Egglu. I have one abd it is very secure. They have lots of size options. Worth a look.

[@FloridaFarm_Girl]

Do not trust the chicken wire that comes with it. It’s thin and cheap

[@tashialund332]

A socket wrench would have worked better to secure the door bolts and they are carriage bolts so the square spot under the top will actually fit into the part that wraps around the pole. You then use the socket wrench to tighten until they are tight enough. It goes together like a dog run.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!

[@bethhurst6231]

I'm new to chickens and really like the roost you built for the run!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

@@bethhurst6231 thank you!!👍🏼

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

I ordered mine with a dome roof, going to use hardware cloth and a bigger tarp, I cant wait! Thanks for the great video!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

That is awesome! I definitely recommend a better roof 👍🏼 thanks!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

You did a great job. If possible, you might want to move your coop up against the wire mesh, cutting a hole where you can access your egg box from outside. There will be times when you will NOT want to walk thru your pen to get to your egg. Wood chips will help create a composting effect and keep down dust and mud during changing seasons. Collecting leaves from your large lawn and adding to the floor of your pen will be a great way to compost also. This will be a fun learning experience, but don't let anyone tell you that you will have free eggs..The price of having chickens is priceless, but the cost of eggs is something different.

[@gravityisfree]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you for watching!

[@emmajackson2571]

I also have this run, my only complaint is the door latch! We used hardware cloth instead and I think it made the structure more sturdy, but also made the latch very difficult to open and close!

[@fludrbywest3886]

Great job! I love it ❣️❣️🫶The chicken wire won’t keep raccoons or digging critter like dogs out, but your on it I see ❣️

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you so much!! Yes! They are also locked in their coop at night 🤍

[@timjones1583]

I recommend either Cinnamon Queens or Delaware Broilers. They are calm friendly easy to catch.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

I love my cinnamon queen! She is so kind.

[@tracycrider7778]

Buff Orpingtons are awesome ❤

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

@@tracycrider7778 we have a 5 week old buff Orpington 🤍🥰! Her name is sweet pea and she is so sweet!

[@cindyhebberd7352]

Good job ...we have one of these that we use as a chicken tractor so we can move them around and they can get fresh grass

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you! That’s a great idea! Maybe we should try that 🤩

[@debbibuchinger6528]

How do you keep them safe from predators?

[@davidfarm8095]

you did a good job. I did use the wire which is hard to string through the chicken wire.

[@karlau1084]

Lots of good info! I was thinking of using something like this to let my chickens out on pasture during the day - I used to free-range them, but the hawks have discovered the neighborhood. Glad to hear that you think you could drag this around by yourself. I might find a way to use my riding lawn mower to move it around. Thank you for sharing!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!! Yes it’s very light - I could definitely drag it by myself. a few people have commented they use this as their chicken tractor - sounds like a good idea! Best of luck!

[@laattardo]

Thank you for making this video. I had been waffling over this size or the smaller one. You helped me get perspective to decide on the larger one.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

I’m glad the video helped you!!! Thanks!

[@laattardo]

@Vics Backyard Chicks I've wanted chickens for years now. Growing up, we had a flock of over 50. Most of my dinners were straight to table food. (We also had rabbits) my husband has been against because he doesn't understand that I can actually handle this on my own. He has trust issues with me and flock because his mom is an animal hoarder, and her massive flock is improperly cared for. Her eggs go to waste, and her chickens get sick. He asked why I wouldn't just eat her eggs because she has rats and I don't want to get sick. Also, she refuses to eat any of her chickens, which is OK because I wouldn't eat them either. Ok... I'm sorry... way too much information 😳🤣

[@MrCard031584]

At the door if you take the top bar and put it at the bottom and raise the door it creates a little barrier so animals dont try to escape while youre entering or exiting.

[@BulbBunny]

You should consider useing pvc pipes to make a vertical auto feeder which is more sanitary and saves on food plus you could get a rain barrel to catch rain and purchase cup style auto water feeder and that is also more sanitary.

[@TheOracle30]

I keep the tarp on 24/7. Chickens need a shaded area to get out of the sun. Looks like you have good tree cover for shade.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!

[@jason200912]

The 3 section is available for 275. the 5 section one is available for 400.

[@glmorten]

In my area I would be concerned using only chicken wire due to racoons and other predators (Racoons) that can get through chicken wire. I would upgrade the wiring to a more rigid 1/4 inch square wiring.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yep! Just like I said in my video the chicken wire will keep chickens in but won’t keep predators out. This run does need to be predator proofed. Our chickens get locked up in the coop every night

[@glmorten]

@@vicsbackyardchicks6626 my bad. I was watching your video while doing something else and didn't notice that part. Thanks for responding.

[@mistyosborn2140]

Thanks for this video. This is something I feel like I can do!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Of course! thanks for watching! It was a very easy set up!

[@larryandginaclark6674]

This is my first time watching your channel Thank you so much for doing an honest review of the chicken run I've been looking at them and was not really sure if it would work for us... I know we will need to do some reinforcements to make it so predators can't get in ... 😊....

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you so much this means a lot! Yes definitely needs to be predator proofed!! Our ladies get locked up in their coop to sleep at night as well

[@ynotynot8040]

Geat review of whatever brand you purchased ! Well done . Not sure if you even mentioned what brand that was other than Amazon 🤔 . Have to watch again 👍🤓

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you so much! it is LEMBERI Brand Here is a link to the run! Amazon Chicken Run: amzn.to/3w1f8G9

[@joeblow8206]

The problem with this run is amazon forgot to cover one side of it .... The bottom. Biggest pests dig under. Raccoons. Also clam shell pieces on the ground for added calcium and thicker shells. Red bulb in hen house at night to help lay eggs. Chickens fav snack is a handful of rice.

[@johnniestephens6432]

We bought the same coop last summer it has been a excellent coop the only issue is the wind will pick it up the anchor that come with it don't hold it so we bought these and have not had any more issues

[@johnniestephens6432]

Gtongoko 12 Inch 16 Pack Rebar Stakes Heavy Duty J Hook, Steel Ground Anchors, Tent Stakes, Silver

[@johnniestephens6432]

We get them from Amazon

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

It is lightweight that’s a great idea! Thanks you 😊!!

[@Talvia920]

Thank you I was looking at this for a run for the chickens that I am getting ready to get

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

You’re welcome :)! Overall it’s been so great but must be predator proofed

[@richieanything333]

thank you for making this video.....

[@trishsimmons5891]

We just got this going to put it together tomorrow much larger than the run we have now.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Good luck! 👍🏼

[@ShineWithShiza]

How did you zipped tie the roof ?. Do you have any assembling video of that because you did fantastic work. It's so fine .

[@GoMommaGo]

For anyone reading, we laid 16" or so of wire hardware cloth on the ground around the perimeter of the run to keep Fox, Coyote, random dogs, etc from digging holes under the fence to get our chickens. They can try but won't for long.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yes this is great!!

[@Suzjoh825]

Hello. We will be getting this setup very soon. This will be a replacement for an existing run. We are in a rural area and predators are not rare. Hawks, owls, opossum, raccoon, fox etc. Our plan is to lay a perimeter foundation of 4x4's to attach the base plates. Under these 4x4's will be welded wire fencing approximately 16" wide to deter any digging. On top of the provided chicken will be hardware cloth around the bottom approx 4' tall attached to existing coop

[@missdebrami6862]

Also you should put chicken wire under it n secure it to bottom because weasels, n other predators can dig under it. You can go around w the 1 inch wire over the wire on it n stagger it so holes are smaller.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yep- this run does need to be predator proofed up for sure

[@smang7866]

Brilliant idea! I just purchased the medium one and bought a roll of extra wire to attach to the bottom. I’m in Cali, in the middle of vineyards. Coyotes, fox, skunk, domestic cats, occasional bobcat and ground critters. Your suggestion to weave wire thru to make the holes smaller just gave me peace of mind, thank you!☺️

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

I recommend hardwire cloth 1/4 inch to make sure predators cannot get through. Rodents can squish through f pretty small holes and hardwire is very difficult to chew/break through

[@smang7866]

@@vicsbackyardchicks6626 I agree! It’s so dang expensive tho😣

[@ctuck620]

We're putting one of these together right now

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

@@ctuck620 awesome! I hope yall like it!

[@michaeldonovan6076]

I would like to make a valid point? Whilst you have used cable ties,,my advice would be to stitch through the chainlink fencing or chicken wire around the home sercomfrence of the frame, This can be tediouse but you can do a section at a time when your board, I would go around the bottom of the coop with a 6 x1 wooden frame, Once you have done this you can connect a solar electric fence, How to do this use a galvanized wire bare something like wrkd wire would be good rap this around the would with three to four raps, This will keep rats mice low predators out, You can get a good deal on TEMU for solar electric fence, 😂

[@lisa32469]

Looking to get one of these...Fox is around my area and I have lost a few of my free range birds. Time to lock them up.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Sorry to hear that! It’s a great base but you will definitely need to do additional predator proofing so foxes can’t dig underneath or break though chicken wire at the bottom 👍🏼

[@shenaniganking8210]

Simple way to predator proof is to use 12x12 concrete squares around the pen

[@marciwatterson8033]

This is cool, don’t understand why these don’t come with a better wire such as a light hog or dog wire. Never had any luck with chicken wire, except on the top for hawks or such.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

We have it mainly to keep the chickens away from our dogs (who dont try to enter) and for overhead predators such as hawks. I agree, the chicken wire wont keep large groud predators out for long!

[@cindybroadus3277]

Great video Thanks so much! Appreciate your advice

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!!! 🤍

[@tinab7791]

This makes me feel better. I bought one but I haven't put it up yet.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

If I can do it, you can totally do it 🎉

[@jasminepina9058]

Mine came mislabeled. And the holes were in the wrong direction... I have a drill so it shouldn't be difficult to modify. This video helped because it's better then following direction since my aluminum poles were off . Thank u

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

So glad I could help 🫶🏼!!

[@tonypomponio3172]

With plenty of love and respect- still a lot of work to be done. Two zap screws in each bracket latch on the door or a fox will push through. We found out the hard way. "May sure you predator-proff your run"- 3' hardware cloth around the entire bottom, 18" above ground and 18" in the ground. Bury the footers. Place 2"x4" wood sections buried in the ground in front of the hardware cloth, so digging predators are deterred further. Light colored tarp over at least two sections as most chickens do worse in the heat than the cold. Deep litter method is your friend. 9 chickens CANNOT live in that tiny tractor supply coop. It's not really big enough for the four full-sized chickies you have, but they are making due. More chickens will turn that coop from barely acceptable to unlivable. In short- your passion is admirable, and I encourage you to totally follow your path. However, instructional videos for other people looking for good help should be postponed until you have the help it is that you need. It's very rewarding and exciting to keep chickens. Outside of production, they are emotional, intelligent, beautiful, friendly, and interesting. There is plenty of good information out there worth reading. Read first to your own success and teach others with the wisdom that is collected through experience. Best of luck!

[@GigiH6858]

Love this , new subscriber learning this KZbin thing ❤❤❤💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🫶🏻

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Amazing thank you!! 😍

[@samanthakidd7300]

I bought the exact same run last year. It was just okay. We had a bad storm over the winter and it flew into my neighbors yard. I lost my entire flock of ducks because of this. And now it’s completely ruined. So I suggest you buy better stakes then the ones they send. Those are not secure enough

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

So sorry to hear that about your flock! Thanks for the advice

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

For the gate brackets, I just stepped on it to get it on the gate.

[@craigsilver2146]

This helped, thank you.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

You’re welcome! Glad to hear

[@melodiephoenix]

Story of my life “I didn’t read that part of the instructions very well” lol

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

😂😂😂😂

[@stevenbrogdon3074]

Stay away if you live where it snows. This collapsed the first time we got a real snow storm.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Luckly we never get snow. Just hard rains

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

Do you have dogs? We are doing chickens next year and getting everything we need and I have two scottie dogs that are actually surprisingly brave and very good hunters haha. I need something to keep the dogs out.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Hello! Yes, we have a German Shepherd and a Chocolate Lab. The run does keep our dogs out but I will say if your dogs are diggers they can easily dig underneath if you do not predator proof it. We raised our baby chicks around the dogs so I think our dogs see them as part of the family. There have been some instances where the hens escape while the dogs are out and our GSD will chase them around but will not attack them. Our Lab is just interested in eating all of their chicken feed LOL. We do plan to train our dogs better around the hens so they dont disturb them that is on our list, but luckily they have not shown any aggression and the run will keep the dogs separate!

[@WeeHourzzzPodcast]

Happy to be your #233 ❤❤❤❤Great review.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you so much 🤍🐣!

[@silviawoodard5737]

My instructions said go around sides first ( wire was not tall enough to go completely up side to pole) , then do top in section. Should have gone from bottom up and over like this video. Coop we bought no longer on amazon 🤔 but just know that option to go around sides first not the best! Too much to have to attach together!

[@ReddJedi378]

Can I make a suggestion you can zip tie plexi glass as a roof

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thanks!

[@meadowmade]

Congrats!!!

[@parkermize]

You got it pulled tight. Looks good. Do you still use it?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

@@parkermize yes we still use it!

[@gaelmercado5301]

I have this coop is pretty good but we made a lik modifications to it

[@NicholasArrif]

I love your video I now start minds❤

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!

[@stlknowswhy]

What chicken coop is that??

[@wrenching5483]

Looks cool. Must work well

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

So far so good 👍🏼👍🏼

[@vangelic81]

Does the door swing both ways

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yes it does!

[@cougar151000]

Can you give a link to the item on Amazon?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Here you go! amzn.to/3KLTFGr

[@corruptedcronix]

Is it good for six hens

[@RianLakeTv]

How big is the box when it arrived

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

It came in 2 long boxes - I don’t remember the exact length but they were around 6ish feet long and about 6 inches in width

[@treesawlimbnahbirch6788]

How many chickens do you think could live comfortably in there?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

In the run itself if they cannot free range i would say 5-7. We have upgraded since this video and have a large shed/coop attatched to the outside plus the run and we have 8 currently. However my ladies do get access to our entire backyard. On days they have to stay in the run they do great!

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

Thanks

[@brokenguy6240]

Did it come with the chicken wires?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yes it did!

[@thebirdmaster7]

I have exact same run but it's the smaller one don't trust the tarp it is very flimsy and ripped easily you're better off just buying a new one and be careful on windy days when you have the tarp on because it may blow your coop away it happened to me once and I had my teenager chicks in there at least most of them survived

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Noted - thanks for the advice!

[@mikek771]

I have had no trouble with my tarp at all

[@thebirdmaster7]

@@mikek771 it works just great as long as there's no wind mine completely ripped up when it was windy

[@mikek771]

That's true if its stand alone. I have my run fastened to the coop part of the barn.

[@WonderboyWDE]

I just bought this. The only question I’ve had is about the fencing material for the front and back. How wide is the wire they send?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Hello! I don’t know the exact dimensions but I did have a bit of fencing led over. That being said, when I cut the fencing I made sure to pull it tight and try not to waste any. It should come with more than enough 👍🏼

[@WonderboyWDE]

@@vicsbackyardchicks6626 thank you ma’am!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

@@WonderboyWDE no problem!

[@WonderboyWDE]

@@vicsbackyardchicks6626 So my kit arrived in 1 box, 96lbs and is slightly different from yours. My chicken wire was 1.5M tall and 45M long. Instead of it being tall enough to do the front, back and top in 1 shot, it was only tall enough to roll around the bottom section. The directions suggested doing the top by rolling each section twice side by side, but I found it would work out better by doing 1 long strip from front to back beginning at the bottom of the top portion. Then I did a single strip across the apex and zip tied that uppermost layer to the bottom layer. It seems like my kit was extremely more bothersome than the kit you received and I’m truly envious. Once again, thank you for showing us your kit and much much luck with your chickies babies! Your channel truly does assist dummies like me and if no one else tells you this, your work is greatly appreciated and helpful. Take care!

[@martinbammann3633]

Great job!

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!!

[@sketchum1959]

TY for the Video, is the the 1.26 diameter? (19.68 Lx 9.84 wx64H)?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Ours is the 1.26 diameter 19.68’ L×9.84’ W× 6.4’ H 👍🏼 thanks for watching!

[@inspector8572]

You need to get black zip ties the white or clear ones are not UV Stabilized.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thanks!

[@Abbie_Loves_John]

I have two of these pens but a different size. It comes with zip ties and very long green wire you are supposed to wrap around the fence and poles to make them stay together. You NEED to wrap the green wire on. The zip ties pop off in extreme heat or cold. A fox ripped the fence off my roosters pen before I could finish with the green wire. So definitely do not just rely on zip ties and get that wire wrap done ASAP. I ordered trampoline stakes to keep the pens on the ground. I live in Oklahoma so we have extreme wind and tornadoes. The pens come with crappy tarps that get torn after a few months of use, so buy different ones. I plan on buying metal fencing that I’m gonna tie on the pen with those black things that tie down the tarp. Those little black things are very durable surprisingly. I have double because of my rooster pen, I am using those for my hen pen now. The black thing are basically balls with a loop of thick fabric on it. You loop it thru the fence and pole then secure it by putting the ball thru the loop. They hold tight. I guess they are called bungee balls I just looked them up. These look identical to what come with the pen. AOPRIE 30 Pack Bungee Balls, Black Ball Bungee Heavy Duty Heavyweight 4 inches Tarp Bungee Cords, Weather Resistant Tie Down Strap 4mm Thickness - for Camping, Tents, Cargo, Holding Wire and Hoses a.co/d/2uCMGPD I also am going to buy anti dig metal rod thingys. Adavin No Dig Animal Barrier Fence 4 Pack Underground Decorative Garden Fencing 20X10-INCH Dog Fences for The Yard Metal Fence Panel Ground Stakes Defence for Outdoor Patio a.co/d/esixq45 those but maybe from a different brand not sure yet. So if you want this pen to be predator proof you need to do a lot of extra. If you have a livestock guardian dog though then your fine with the pen as it is. I don’t have a LSGD though unfortunately. I *also* have a foot trap for foxes to step on and get caught in. Just for extra measure.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thanks for the advice! Like I said in the video, it does need to be predator proofed. I agree with you! Sorry to hear about the foxes! Luckily we don’t have any predators as such in our area our main concern is hawk. We also have 2 dogs that will guard the ladies.

[@dailynature3712]

Amazing

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you!!!

[@merriedger882]

I can hear an owl in the background. You need to watch out for them because they will get your chickens.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

There is an owl that lives around

[@luckydubefan808]

Thanks I am gonna order me one

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Awesome!! Good luck!

[@billieseymour9746]

Does this come complete 100% including the wire I noticed it came with the shade if possible what is the height of the center high point.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Yes it does come with wire. It’s a little over 6 feet in the center 👍🏼

[@pamsalinas3235]

But what is the cost. I see lots of comments on how people reinforced the one they bought, telling me it is not strong enough by itself. But what was the cost with the upgrades?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

The cost of predator proofing it will vary based on what one decides to do and what materials they decide to use!

[@ramhaven2322]

our neighbors just let the chickens free range and they seem to be doing ok, they have a house to go to that sits off the ground. I'm surprised bnecause we have our fair share of coyotes and such, but the yseem to be doing ok...,They do have a roster though

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

@@ramhaven2322 we let ours free range also but unfortunately get a lot of hawks and a few eagles so overhead protection during the day when they’re not free ranging is a must! We don’t have a rooster

[@ellencrockett5179]

Where did you order and cost?

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

On Amazon! It was about $320 dollars the link for the item is in the description of the video and I also put the screen shot of item at the end of the video!

[@SimplyJeannie]

Hang some old dvd 📀 CDs , helps deter hawks n stuff because it reflects the sun and gives the impression of fire 🔥 to a bird flying. I can’t say it’s 💯 but we have had success doing this

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thank you for this! We will have to look into it and try it out!

[@frederick4367]

That latch is sharp. Bumped into it and slashed my arm on it. Might want to put some duct tape or electrical tape on the edges to make it feel better when you bump into it going in and out of the run.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

Thanks I actually hurt my back on it I always make sure it stays upright when I walk in bc of that! But the duct tape is a great idea. Thank you!

[@patty9265]

That chicken wire is not predator proof. Yes your yard is in closed but predators can climb and dig under your fence then get into your coop.

[@murraymadness4674]

yep, chicken wire keeps chickens IN, but does not keep predators OUT. You can get carports pretty cheap from harbor freight, and then raise the tarp to put some wire along the base.

[@meoff7602]

Her coop looks solid.

[@patty9265]

@@meoff7602 Didn't say it wasn't solid . Its not predator proof.

[@meoff7602]

@@patty9265 Wasn't talking about the run. I'm referring to the coop inside the run. The place the chickens get locked up at night. The coop is the important place to harden.

[@patty9265]

@@meoff7602 That's not what you said in your 1st response to me. And I clearly stated its the chicken wire... Say one day you don't make in home to put them in the coop ??? Wire is the 1st defense.. BUT YOU GOT THIS.

[@rodneybass3897]

Where did you get that coop ?

[@suzannefranklin7946]

Vevor chicken coop sells them.

[@vicsbackyardchicks6626]

We got our coop at tractor supply! It’s been great but we had to predator proof it in several areas. We are working on building a larger coop.

[@rday19835228]

ONLY IF NO SNOW.