How to Cover and Protect Your Chicken Runs & Pens

[@wh880]

Is this the 6x13ft pen?

[@barbsdee3831]

I’ve been watching another KZbin channel where they’re keeping chickens but they only have wire mesh covering the top (same as the sides) if this flouting the DEFRA guidelines?

[@flytesofancy]

Sorry we missed this! The DEFRA Housing Order is now no longer in effect so of course anything from this point on will be suitable. However, yes, the meshed roof would have been compliant providing that the mesh was tight knit enough to prevent access to wild birds or vermin.

[@anne501s66]

Any advice for a flat roof chicken run?

[@IcebulletZ]

Put a 2x4 on one side so it's jut a tiny bit higher than the other then use the cover of your choice.