Metal Chicken Run Extension, Coop, Or Tractor! Can Be Used For All Three! Full Assembly Tutorial!

[@progressconservation9262]

I've had two of these sitting in the boxes in my garage for a year. If I would have realized that they were that easy to assemble, I would have put them together a LONG time ago! Lol. I never put them together because I assumed that I would need a second person to help me. Maybe I'll tackle that project this evening after seeing this video.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool! Glad we could help motivate you. The only part that takes a while is wiring the chicken wire to the frame.

[@nolablack5728]

Same here.

[@alishachristine10]

Ohhh my goodness. Thank you for making this! I lost my instructions after getting the frame put up and really needed guidance to get the door on. Phew! Life saver!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@cindybowers127]

Found this and so glad I did! I followed your directions and had "frame" up in a hour by myself! will be adding 2 x 4s and adding roof panels to winterize for NE weather -Thank You for sharing!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@e.duncan6256]

Good idea re the roof panels!

[@deanabossio3091]

I love the wood reinforcement! I would have to use 1/2 inch hardwire cloth for sure. I am curious to know what kind of roofing panels would work for this metal coop? I've been thinking about a metal coop but the roofing was a concern. I am in CO so I need a sturdy roof for my run just like you in NE!

[@mpvincent7]

I bought the 10 x 20 foot version. Al rest is same.... the wiring a real bear and should be mentioned that the time consuming portion is tough. Thanks for the idea of mounting the nesting box and perch. I was planning on a coop in a coop version

[@johnsonr81]

My wife and I have been using this same coop for over a year now. Stands up well to the weather here in western Washington! We have it mated up to a shed where we keep their food, water, roost and nesting boxes. Makes a nice little run for them when they aren't out free ranging. Thanks for sharing!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Very cool! Glad it has been great for you.

[@silverpotter6325]

I live in the same area but id like to keep it dry will it take the winds if its got like plastic panels added to it?

[@tommylogan6600]

Grear video.I just ordered one similar but 10x10 we only have 6 chickens for now and we can expand on it. Our plan is to double wrap the bottom 4' with wire we already have and line the outside with center blocks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool, thanks

[@dexl9440]

I have 2. Bought both off of a returns/auction site, $80 and $120. They are easy and convenient, quick … but, the doors leave a lot to be desired and after moving 1x a week for about 3 months some welds are starting to crack. Definitely would be unhappy if i paid full price but for what i paid they have done well enough. Currently building wood framed bases for the 2. 24” tall putting these in permanent locations. It will make it a little more safe, will make the sidewalls almost 6’ plus make it harder for chicks to get out when you open the door.

[@roobixcube2283]

Thank you *SO!* much. I've been looking for an enclosure for my dog & indoor cat and this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for- so unbelievably helpful!! Thank you!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@valm124]

Oh man I have been puzzling for months over what to do so I can accommodate a few chickens on my super teeny homestead in AZ and I finally come across this video. Thank you so very much! Gave you channel a subscribe too. Between y'all and a local farm blogger I think my future ladies will have it made in the shade!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome and welcome to the channel.

[@alexandraderry7086]

Have you seen this product be DIY as a greenhouse? I love that it can be set up so fast.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I haven't seen it used as a greenhouse but you could certainly try to set it up that way.

[@poppabear9279]

We own the same chicken Run (coop or whatever you want to call it.) The design has changed quite a bit, especially the door area. They cheapened it dramatically. Set the entire thing up yesterday, but doing the wire now. They don’t give you wire that’s tall enough. The bottom length, is 45” tall. The wire, is only 41” tall. So I’m guessing you need to stretch the wire in the process. Anyways, assembling this thing now. Will update when I get it finished. Heck, might start my own video shortly lol.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

There are so many of these same runs on the market. Some companies include the proper wire and some don't. I purchased another one from a different company after this video and it was junk.

[@SRHMorbid]

I actually got one of these for my dogs. I have to reinforce the bottom with chain link but im excited because they cant use the doggy door because the fence we haves only 4ft tall and out 1 dog can jump that like hes stepping over a stick. And there are times i need to be gone for the night for work so knowing they can go potty when they please makes me feel alot better. And these are cheaper then a dog kennel this size. Probably 2/3 bigger

[@cs7717]

Your girls are just so adorable! I love watching your intro with your little one and that smile on her face! They are going to grow up rooted in reality and what is important in life. Stay blessed. I wish I had my mobility still to be able to do things around my place. Enjoy it all while you can.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you so much. They love is here and they are sure learning a lot.

[@josannefromin7750]

LOve this coop.......this is great for the summer but i have the winter and snow...........i love the electrical fence that is also great................

[@DallasDashcammer]

Having just purchased one of these, I would caution users that a lot of them now are only 1 inch diameter pipes. I researched a whole bunch of them on Amazon and purchased one that specifically said the pipe diameter was 1.25 inches. When it arrived, it was only 1 inch pipe. This makes a HUGE difference in the strength of the frame. I was not happy. And a lot of these are not sold/shipped by Amazon, so getting refunds are not easy. I also see a lot that look like the same thing just different branding. After as short time from when I purchased mine (that was sold and shipped by Amazon which is why I choose it and that it was supposed to be 1.25 inch) it went Unavailable, so now any negative reviews (like mine) for the incorrect pipe diameter are just lost. And this same product will pop up under a different brand and continue the cycle of deception.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad I got one of the good ones.

[@salinamartin8711]

OMGoodness thank you so much for thinking to do this video! I just got this exact same metal coop today! Btw they now ship it in one box if anyone wants to know! I was worried that I wouldn't be able to figure out the wire!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@lubu9935]

So glad you made this - our instruction leaflet is great and detailed until the last part for adding the wire, etc. Then they just gave up 😅

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. I can only do what I can do.

[@ShelleyArtist]

We are putting ours up this weekend. So glad I found this video

[@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!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. You're welcome

[@its_peachyapple8688]

I just bought this yesterday from a factory in melbourne, australia. This was very helpful. Thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it helped

[@tammydake710]

Thank you for this video. I put up the frame but wasn't sure what the wire was for. Your video was the only one that told me.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad we could help

[@amyvause3809]

Thank you! This video was so helpful when we got to building the door!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@jeanninechantri9195]

Having assembled three of these, the zip ties will break down but the wire works great.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I found the same conclusion.

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

Super description. If and hopefully, when I get around to homesteading, this will prove invaluable. Thankyou for sharing.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@penpoo3092]

Thank God for you! we just put up the 26" tonite and your vid helped alot! M's Organic Farm, Mchenry IL

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Glad we could help.

[@CanineAlumni]

While this would work for some dogs, for large dogs I would recommend upgrading the chicken wire to heavier chain link since the chicken wire is so thin. Another thing to keep in mind is that most dogs would have no problem digging out of that run. Maybe just don't rely on something like this to keep your dog secure unless you really trust your dog! Hope this is helpful.

[@livvydraws-v7n]

That’s a good point, but there are also plenty of other options to add to this to keep dogs from escaping. I for one think this a great option for people with little dogs to protect them from raptors like hawks, eagles, and owls.

[@CanineAlumni]

@@livvydraws-v7n that would be a great idea for tiny dogs. And if you line the inside edges with hardware cloth, it would make it harder for the dogs to dig out. I would still upgrade the chicken wire to a heavier gauge at the very least because most dogs would easily chew through the wire that is provided.

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

You're lucky with all functional pieces, I'm jealous. My kit had one button connection that was a full inch off from the hole it was supposed to go in (or the other way around, one of them was wrong). I had to duck tape that joint. And our door hinges were bent almost closed and we had to open them up to get them over the bars. Its also really difficult to assemble and use if you dont have flat and level ground. We made a couple adjustments. We wrapped from the bar down all the way around with hardware cloth over the chicken wire (in hindsight, I wouldn't have bothered with the chicken wire at all), as well as both tall end walls to protect from predators (high pressure area), burying the hardware cloth a foot all the way around, and we switched out the thin tarp they sent with a standard tarp to cover the whole run since we live in a rainy area. It keeps the girls in and predators out, but we had a problem with small birds coming in (eating the chicken feed, stressing out the chickens, and leaving behind a problem with depluming mites). Its serving its purpose for now, with a lot of extra money spent to make it work. We needed something that would go up pretty fast and easy in a pinch to get us through until we can do better, but I'd have to really be in a serious pinch to buy it again. Just hoping for lumber prices to drop. Looks like your situation is different than mine, I hope this works out well for you. Its a heck of a deal if it does.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Sorry you got one that was subpar. Ours is working out great so far.

[@kjones5879]

I like this idea to enclose my raised beds to protect them from the moose. My worry was how sturdy this structure would be, but when you added that scrap wood to the sides, I THINK this would give it some additional strength. We wouldn't even necessarily need the netting; maybe just on the door. Moose would not be able to get between the pieces of wood and when they come upon an obstruction, they move on. I have to think about it a bit more, but I'm warming to the idea.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I think a moose could rip this apart

[@teresamexico309]

Thank you for the good explanation of the components and how to build that metal coop-run. I have being reviewing lots of videos for a chicken coop-run but they are just complicated for me because I have not the skills, the tools and the patience to build it. But I got plenty of recycled tubes for another project that can work for the chicken coop-run and I already have the wire, just need to find the connectors. I will need to have some wood walls (corner) to give the chickens climate protection and a covered roof as well. Suscribed!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad to have you here.

[@karlau1084]

Thanks so much! I will be building mine this weekend!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@ashleyblessitt808]

This product is amazing but the door took the life out of me😮😮😮😮

[@Qnbeez]

I have this coop/run also. I have a movable coop attatched to it I am VERY interested to see how you turn this into a chicken tractor. I have been trying to figure out how to convert it to a chicken tractor for a while. THANK YOU for your great video!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. We will hopefully be making that chicken tractor video soon.

[@kathyhanson7337]

Where is that next video? Thanks!

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Very good video! Ordering now. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@TerryJoneys2464]

I really like the perch you built. But I can’t see it good enough. Can you tell me how you did it or do a video on it.

[@huevos_fritos_con_jamon]

I came here looking for some help about the door... thanks a lot, mate!!! nice channel

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome and thank you.

[@RichardTaylorgardening]

£159 put up on my own just added galvanized steel mesh dug into a trench

[@thenpheler1]

I just ordered this ! Thank you for your video and instructions. I have 14 babies and I h ave needed to increase my room.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome! Glad we could help.

[@texassweettea6125]

Thank you SO much for showing how to do this!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You are welcome!

[@tinolopez3136]

Great video. I ordered the same coop from your Amazon link and it was "damaged during shipment " 3 times never came to my door. Amazon and the company LKF gave me a hard time just to get my refund. That being said the company VEVOR sells these chicken runs and they arrive in 3 days. Good luck and thank you ! I recommend the Vevor run for anyone reading this

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. That sounds like an Amazon problem. Mine arrived undamaged and in a proper amount of time. Mine was not LKF but a seller called Polar Aurora. Vevor stole this very video and edited it to use on their facebook page. Watch out for that company.

[@kayfischbeck9734]

I also have this coop. It's manufactured by Polar Aurora but the Amazon Seller is LKF.

[@kaldenkyulo4100]

Love this coop was thinking of doing the same since all the regular coops are triple the piece or more for about 5 chickens! Also what about the rain? Chickens okay getting wet?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. I have a larger tarp over the top of the coop now. The chickens don't get wet.

[@NKYHoneyBees]

Thanks man. Worked like a charm today. lol Watched ya while I put mine together

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Very cool!

[@caelidhg6261]

we were thinking about using this to keep our outdoor cats safe from Coyotes

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Probably

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

Hardware cloth to keep rodents out 1/4”

[@peanbean1973]

Cat coupe

[@ABC-cw7zv]

If a dog or coyote really wanted to get in. I don't think the mess is strong enough to keep them out, especially a big dog. I'm going to put chicken wire over the mesh on the sides to keep that from happening.

[@travis2539]

Found your video and we ordered one. We need a run like this off of our main large coop. Most of the time we free range. But need a run for spring planting. Vacations and if we notice predators. To keep our girls in. Putting together tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome

[@travis2539]

It is set up. Everything went smooth. We were only short one button clip, we just used a bolt. There was plenty of chicken wire. We decided to dig and put in a chicken tunnel from our coop to this run 6 foot away. That way snow from the roof won't fall on it. Thank you for your video. We used it for the setup and it helped a lot.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@travis2539 Glad you got it set up smoothly.

[@jpizzo12711]

I assume for the door and front/rear panels you have to cut the wire to the shape needed?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Correct

[@amylawrence2622]

We totally got that a couple of weeks ago!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Nice!

[@robertteague6342]

Same here. I’m just waiting on the 3rd box now.

[@MadelineWoe]

So it looks to me that when you attach the door with the swivel attachments there's a lot of room. Have you actually put chickens in there and do they stick their heads out of that Gap? I have three very curious cats who might patiently wait for a chicken head to pop out. So what I did is I took the swivel and pushed it in. Just enough to allow the door to open halfway inwards. That way I can shoo my chickens and enter. I would have liked a fast forward show of you putting on the chicken wire... My thoughts are I'm going to have to hold off my potty mouth a few times when I'm doing that. The cutting the door and side panels. I really enjoyed your video. It really helped a lot. Somehow I lost the instructions before the door assembly. Thank you!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. The gap on the hinge side is covered by the wire. It runs continuously on that side. On the latch side, I overlapped it slightly so that it covers (mostly) the gap there. I also have an electric fence around my whole coop. My cats used to be curious until they touched it.

[@MYsequinedsky]

apparently i am the only one who [EMBARRASSINGLY] cannot find the link to the product! excellent video - clear, no wasted words, concise, entertaining...i'm sold! but what is the product name and/or link?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

They are always in the video description below the video. You need to click on the bold word "more" and it will expand and show you all my links. Here are copies of the links for you....Metal Chicken Run: amzn.to/3mePCUT NESTING BOX: hengear.com/?ref=countrylivingexperience Coupon Code: countryliving15

[@MYsequinedsky]

@@CountryLivingExperience thank you! naturally i tried this right after i posted the question! it's in my amazon cart!

[@TheClay101eve]

JUST bought and assembled this exact run a week ago! The chicken wire wasn’t fun to install but the frame was a breeze. Here’s to hoping they hold up!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Yea, weaving that strait wire around those poles did take some time and patience.

[@robertteague6342]

I’m waiting on my 3rd box now so I can finish installing it. I’m not using the provided chicken wire. Instead I’m using some 2” by 4” welded wire that I bought from The Tractor Supply Co. for 70 bucks. A raccoon could rip that wire mesh to shreds.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@robertteague6342 I haven't had any issues so far but I do have an outdoor dog patrolling all the time.

[@robertteague6342]

@@CountryLivingExperience we’ve got some cats, a dachshund and a chihuahua. I think they would bark if they see the raccoon. I haven’t seen a coon in about 3 years but we have lots of possums.

[@E.S.Foster99]

@@robertteague6342 How did you secure the welded wire to the frame?

[@RubenFletcher]

Spartans???!!! What???!!! Kogel's meat, Vernors Ale "Pop" and Lugnuts!!! Mitchigander Native here!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Go Green!

[@TARP..]

I think ive decided this coverd in thin chicken wire and concrete or a concrete dome

[@jolenecarnabuci2213]

Can that run be moved around easily? Great instructions! Thank you for posting!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

We did a video about how to convert it to a chicken tractor here......kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-3dopmp7qtesU. The only thing I would change is replace the wood I used with tube steel.

[@miriammarquez4061]

I’m buying this for a garden so I can protect it from squirrels!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

There are some gaps in it near the bottom.

[@garrettbeenken6692]

Amazing video! Helped me alot, my instruction manual got thrown away.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad we could help!

[@cowgirlprepper86]

I love your channel. Question: Can’t predators get through the sides of the entry door?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. They could but I have an electric fence around the coop. Keeps everything out.

[@whitneyanderson6050]

This is an awesome video. I’m putting the wire on right now👌😄

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@jenniferwinsor7740]

This is not actually a coop but a run. I'm wondering how difficult it would be to secure 2 × 4 in welded wire around the base. Seems like anything that wants to get in during the day could with wimpy chicken wire the kit provides. A separate coop is necessary for night time security. At least here in New England and for my level of risk/loss aversion. Ah, just got to the end of the video to the electric fence part of the security. May make a world of difference.

[@Classyk99]

just want i needed to know about tube straps . I would prefer to have a metal roof in the long term , also be able to go over it with hardwire cloth My neighbor has chickens and stuff but because of them we now have a rat snake issue and coon issue . So i stopped having chickens for a couple years because of my neighbor. .. So i just bought a new chicken palace a very very nice Amish made 8x10 building with double doors and windows. Going to do rain barrel water system , solar lights inside and outside , and a nice feed system. But the big thing is SNAKES making sure they can't slither in .

[@LisaSupik]

I/hardware cloth keeps out snakes.

[@HolyPigeonz777]

The're are some copper colored screws that go on the clamps on the door frame, but no holes to put them in?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Must be a different brand than mine. I don’t have those.

[@neeciekay4257]

I just ordered this from your link as I have been interested in it for awhile now and we are first time owners of baby chicks and hoping this will make them a great run! We live in Montana so I sure hope it holds up through the winter time! We will be buying hardware cloth to skirt around the bottom of this run and extend the wire out from the run to deter predators! Let us know what you think about this run once you have had it for awhile! Happy Easter and love your channel!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Hope you are doing well with your chicks. They grow up incredibly fast. Good idea adding the hardware cloth. We did that to our main coop. Happy Resurrection day!

[@scotthill9445]

Great video thanks! Just bought the 6x9.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you.

[@e.duncan6256]

How would your illustrated coop work in Tennessee winter weather? We’ve had quite a bit of rain for the last few years. I’m not complaining as that better than drought, but there’s no getting around wind driven rain and saturated ground. My chickens 6 adult hens are currently housed in my 20 ft horse trailer. It’s a workin progress trying to make modifications without cutting or drilling into metal in the trailer.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I live in Texas so it is different. I put some wind breaks on the West and North sides. My chicks were out there all winter with no issue.

[@nickkramer9641]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@CraftMeg]

Is the chicken wire mesh 1” or 2 “? I’m wondering if I get the longest one if I can build a second door in the middle - I’m guessing I can figure something out - mainly so my cheap self doesn’t have to buy two to separate chickens. They mainly free range but I would like to be able to separate a pen for chicks coming out of the brooder, breeding pairs or to all some of my broody hens to have a sage space to raise their own chicks. I’m thinking about the dome one because if I love it maybe I could have a second one to keep chickens out of my plants, put a shade cloth on top. Thanks for the video Ian’s replies I thought about cheaper brands but I saw you did not have the same success with those.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is 1". It has been a good coop so far.

[@Abbie_Loves_John]

I have this one as well. I think I did the door wrong though, it scrapes the bottom when I open it. Also I just stuck my chicken coop inside of it rather than putting nesting boxes in it, but good idea.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Can you scoot the door hinges and the door header up a bit? That should help the issue.

[@kiabee1001]

What are the dimensions of the Tarp.

[@santhiagosmoove4945]

You all think this would good to critter proof some raised bed for a garden?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Maybe. There is some space at the bottom. You could just extend the wire so it overlaps the bottom by a few inches.

[@michelleANTOC]

Can you do a video on how you built the roosting bar?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You can see it in many of my latest chicken videos. I just threw some scrap wood together to be honest.

[@RehoKevin]

Great video! I'm considering buying one of these to use as a chicken tractor. I think you mention that, do you have a video of modifications you made to make it mobile? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. We did a video on that here....kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-3dopmp7qtesU. (Note: I did switch the wood for metal tubing now.)

[@RehoKevin]

@@CountryLivingExperience Thanks Eric, I just watched it. Great video, super helpful!

[@brandysullivan1481]

I was trying to followed your instructions but in the video it look like you was going to fast and I couldn’t put it together I try but it didn’t work out and i got the chicken coops walk in poultry cage and I couldn’t put it together I didn’t know which one was witch like it hade number on them I just couldn’t figure out what to piece go were

[@lb_brii_boss]

Loved the video. Do you think its sturdy enough for a couple of cats?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Yes, it is plenty strong enough for a few cats….unless they are tigers.

[@lb_brii_boss]

@@CountryLivingExperience thank you so much

[@E.S.Foster99]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful! Wondering how folks are securing the cages to the ground? Having a lot of theft in my Hood, as well as intense wind storms from time to time, so I want to secure it down to mitigate theft and rolling over in storms...any thoughts on this?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

We have some moderate storms here. 30 to 40mph gusts. It has not moved.

[@LisaSupik]

I plan to drive metal stakes in all 4 corners and metal zip tie to em

[@E.S.Foster99]

@@LisaSupik Any particular brand? Size? I have stakes but they are not even 6" long and that doesn't seem long enough, but maybe I'm wrong?

[@tutahspeaks]

Did you do a video on making it safer? I noticed you had a solar/electric fence type thing you were going to use? Any info on that would be great! Just bought the coop/run.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Hello. We put up the electric fence and solar charger for it here.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJrQnJ9jmr90epY. The fence itself is great but I recommend getting a different brand solar charger for it. We have a Gallagher now and it is awesome.

[@felishiadarling]

What did you feed them?

[@Sergeant_Prepper]

Nice video! We ordered one of these also!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@dollmom3597]

Can you add wheels? Is it heavy? Can't wait for your next video

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is a bit heavy but we did a video on adding wheels here.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-3dopmp7qtesU. Only change I would make is replacing the wood with metal tubing.

[@treke08]

Does anyone know where I can get some extra of the metal tube fittings ? Thanks

[@debbieleavitt3417]

Just wondering how this structure has held up over the past couple years?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is holding up perfectly. No issues

[@poppabear9279]

KZbin has inserted so many commercials into their app now, it’s almost unwatchable. Appreciate you making this video. I hate when some channels also do their own sponsorship commercials, taking up another 5 mins. Suddenly, you have a half hour video that takes 2 hours to watch because there’s KZbin’s actual commercials every 20 seconds, then the sponsorship commercials added all over. If you try to fast forward then KZbin tosses in more commercials. Fml. Gonna start watching KZbin only with an ad blocker on my devices. Makes me sick.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome.

[@poppabear9279]

@@CountryLivingExperience By the way brother. Wasn’t talking about your channel running ads like that. I just got hit by a ton of Ads on your channel. But certain KZbin channels, run those hello fresh, or other sponsorship commercials and turn it into a 5+ minute advertisement. KZbin has stepped up the commercials substantially as of late. There’s other options now for streaming but KZbin still has market share. The other night, I was watching a 1:15 video. I started the video and fell asleep during a commercial. Well, the ads played out. Woke up 2 hours and 15 mins later and video was like 3/4 of the way done. Lol. That’s insane. Appears if you fall asleep and don’t hit the skip ad button, they’ll toss in a few ShamWow 30 minute infomercials now 😂😂🤣👌🏼 Thanks again for the video. Helped me assemble mine. I’m mostly done. Working on the chicken wire now. That part is a pain and couldn’t find a detailed video on it. Basically it’s just a cut and paste issue. Run full length wire, zip tie etc. I’m going to be reinforcing our’s with Green Tee Posts, then running snake wire at the base and some heavier gauge wire in specific places, then wrapping the whole thing in electric fence wire. We have a ton of predators on our land. Coyotes, Bear, wild pigs, hawks, etc. Our 15 mile electric fence box with battery backup, will stop even the biggest animals the way it’s installed. We have 2 coops and 2 runs now. First one we hand built.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

No worries. I can only slightly control what KZbin show on the channel. I can control content like no car ads or no mattress ads for example. Keep in mind that I do get a tiny portion of the ad revenue which helps put food in my kids mouths.

[@goldie7924]

I want to use half of this as a tractor. Can i do that? Or does the roof running horizontal come in one piece? Ty!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You can get a smaller size. This one has to be fully built out as is.

[@Mikulover2020]

Thinking of buying one myself. Since this was filmed a year ago, I was wondering how it's still holding up? Before I invest approx $400 I want to make sure it will last.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It has held up fine. The wire they give you to secure the fencing to the poles is a little thin and rusts. You may want to get some additional stainless steel wire.

[@Mikulover2020]

@@CountryLivingExperienceGreat! Thanks for replying! ♡

[@cindymoreno5519]

Do you know if wood walls can be added to this?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You can but you would have to highly customize it.

[@Goby11]

Thank you for review, it is very helpful. I was thinking to purchase this type of run and place small coop inside. But my only concern is that door radii create a gap for predators to get in. What's your thoughts on that?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have an electric fence around mine.

[@spartonatl4173]

Completely different question 🙋‍♂️ I have a porch cement 10x15 can I use it to make a temporary shade structure for my son to play underneath? My apologies

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Sure. It would work well for that application.

[@rachelmalone5792]

Has anyone had success using this as a dog run? We live in the city and don't have chickens but we do have an old school slat style fence around our backyard and my dogs are constantly getting out. This just might be the perfect solution for them to get some sun and fresh air.

[@Mikulover2020]

No. Do not use this for dogs, dogs will get through the chicken wire. You need a dog lot with chain link fencing. You can get them alot of different places. Tractor supply, pet smart etc. Just do a few searches you will find one locally. Maybe even one used.

[@katherinecain7821]

Do you mind putting a list on here of all the items? That would make it so easy to Take to Lowe’s and ask for help.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

This is a custom kit I bought. Link is in the description.

[@DaltonGang2013]

We have the same exact one and just put it up. We haven't finished it because we can't figure out how to do the front and back with the amount of wire left. It's too short to reach the peak in the center when stretching it horizontally and too narrow stretching it vertically. Hope you can offer suggestions. But yes, the instructions go clear off the rails when it gets to the wire...🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That is strange. I actually had about 8ft of leftover wire netting.

[@jamesbutcher338]

We bought this same run and we used it to house some ducks while we build a duck house and on night 2 we lost 9 ducks because a weasel broke all the zip ties along the bottom and was able to get in, so we lost half. Have not used it sense.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is not made to be secure from predators. We used the supplied wire to secure the chicken mesh wire. We additionally have an electric fence around ours.

[@juliolara7305]

I bought one like this and I’m going to install it this week. I’m also afraid of the wind. We don’t get High winds but last week we had rough wind and blew our trampoline into the field. Do you suggest maybe pouring concrete on the bottom bars. I plan to leave it there forever just make some adjustments like adding tin on one square and wood around it. But just one square and leave the others with the wire for sun

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It has not moved at all for us. We put a big piece of metal on one side of the roof and the wind has not bothered it at all. If you want, You could bend a few pieces of rebar and use them like giant tent stakes. Pound them in over the bottom tubes.

[@juliolara7305]

Thank you for the advice

[@mattmartin3886]

How well has it held up now that some time has passed?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Very well. It is very strong.

[@azmike1]

The electric fence is a recipe for fried chicken daily.

[@angrygamer5338]

Dont know if you get snow. If so how did they hold up in the winter

[@CountryLivingExperience]

We don't really get snow here so I am not sure.

[@beverlytujague3265]

how did you wire front with door and back

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Not sure what you mean

[@friedmansfresh]

how tall are the bottom vertical poles, before the roof slant starts? The number 3 poles? I'm thinking to make a real coop it would be easy to use this just as a frame and line it with plywood or PVC panels

[@CountryLivingExperience]

They are about 48" tall.

[@e.duncan6256]

My son suggested using PVC heavy outdoor conduit, that would’ve lighter to move. Any thoughts?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That would be lighter but it will also be susceptible to wind.

[@markbrock4635]

There is really no way I’ve found of securing the gaps around the door. Squirrels keep getting in! Thoughts?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have an electric fence around mine to keep our predators. Don't your chickens kill the squirrels?

[@amberdiehl6521]

Hey there, we just bought this kinda coop… we are putting it together and are unsure on how to put wire in between the run and the door? There’s a gap big enough that rats could come through.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

There are a lot of gaps in this coop that many predators can get through. I have an electric fence around mine for protection.

[@scottbradley3395]

Wish you showed how you did the door area 😭

[@stevhoff]

I am having problems with the door. It does not hang correctly. I could not put this run on completely level ground so everything is a little cockeyed.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

If it is not sitting level then the door is not going to hang right.

[@LtDan-co5tk]

How are you planning on modifying it for the chicken tractor abilities

[@CountryLivingExperience]

We did that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-3dopmp7qtesU. Search our archives for all other vids.

[@jgairguns4332]

What about in the rain 🌧 and windy conditions ?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Never had a problem with it. We did put another tarp on the West side to block the wind from the roosting bars.