Chicken run build

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6 жыл бұрын

I finally got my chicken run done. In this video I show you how I built it and what chicken run bedding I will be using.
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Link to where I got the corner brackets for the chicken run 2x4s: www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-S...
Here's the link to treating the 4"x4" posts. I only treated the bottoms of the posts with the roofing tar for the chicken coop. • Treating Wood Fence Po...
Some of the gate hardware: www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-S... and www.lowes.com/pd/USP-1-7-16-i...
Link to the air nailer/stapler I used to put the hardware cloth and chicken wire on: www.harborfreight.com/18-Gaug...

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@dauhoocassam3057 Жыл бұрын

Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzfaq.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

@ellthakilla2070 6 жыл бұрын

for people who have chickens as a hobby and homestead purpose, this is beautiful. Who cares if its overkill? this man put a lot of effort into creating a beautiful chicken run. And on top of that, it is going to last years! Great video!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you👍

@larrybaker359 5 жыл бұрын

I love it..

@johnchase4408 5 жыл бұрын

And he gave them Swings. 😁

@mactine2k7 5 жыл бұрын

Someone said it was Overkill? Nonsense. Predators love chickens.

@elisscaliving5864 4 жыл бұрын

Who said it was overkill

@michaelbaldwin3356 Жыл бұрын

When I was 12 a friend built a barn and he said my job was goffor, go for this go for that. Mainly it was just packing beer to him and his brothers. Made $20 a week, thought I was rich. He had me paint the entire barn with used motor oil because they had banned krisole. I’m 52 now and that barn is as good as the day the last nail was drove in it.

@JIxUSTICE 5 ай бұрын

Amazing to read! Good memories I would imagine

@ktholmes2978 6 жыл бұрын

Pete B, Nice job... and I can see that those chickens are not just "chickens " You have valued them as living being, and you have earned my respect. To see someone with " heart", ....my hat off to you sir !!!!!!!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that. They are Gods creators and What I feed them will go into their eggs and then me. Keeping them clean and happy is all part of that too. Thanks again.

@Julie10201 3 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading you have earned my respect and subscription too

@susyesmera4633 3 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job. Thank you for the video. I would suggest something: if you put cinderblocks all around the run and fill the holes with soil to plant flowers & vegetables for the chickens they will LOOOVEEE it. Plus the cinder blocks will prevent animals to try to dig under as well.

@MA-vm6jl Жыл бұрын

Susy on inside or out side of run?

@susanaesmerald2291 Жыл бұрын

@@MA-vm6jl outside is better.

@johnkrupnik8717 Жыл бұрын

I love the Predator apron you're amazing Pete

@susannemarieschuster3974 Жыл бұрын

They can still dig under a cinder block unless you put wire mess under it

@susanaesmerald2291 Жыл бұрын

@@susannemarieschuster3974 yes, agree , but I think the video says that a "predator apron" was also used.

@gailann226 6 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of great ideas with your construction. Thanks for posting for us to view.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome 🙂

@deborahdavidson1220 5 жыл бұрын

I love this project. You did an awesome job. Thank you for posting it.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@elricofarmer1561 4 жыл бұрын

I built a coop and was looking for ideas for my run. Thanks! You gave me everything I need. Excellent 👌

@PatriotLadyFL 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent quality build! You treat your chickens with such care and kindness they are in very good hands!

@jenniemerkley2963 Жыл бұрын

My coop is raised like yours. We added wire around the base of the coop so the hens can enjoy the shade and shelter the building provides. You have a wonderful setup!

@johnwahalla5049 5 жыл бұрын

Great video series, thank you for your help, job well done, God Bless!.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again 👍

@deborahhenry6254 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me start the process. Thank you so much for sharing!

@jimclaire7996 4 жыл бұрын

I can see using the leaves in the chicken run. Keep the girls comfortable. I would have put the wire on the run before dumping the leaves, but to each his own. The run looks great. I can see using the manure on the garden. You may even want to let the chickens spread the leaves. Great video. Thank you for sharing. I think you really thought this project out. God bless America.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you 👍

@dayglowjim 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best chicken coop/run I ever saw! Genius!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

@Julie10201 3 жыл бұрын

I would agree

@johnkrupnik8717 Жыл бұрын

It really is I love it it's an excellent job the chickens will love it plus they have a lot of room with chickens the more room you can give them the better especially in the chicken yard

@williamgallaher1377 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice, awesome build!!! Thank you for sharing.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Tiffanysfarm Ай бұрын

My Dad had me to watch your video several times. He likes the chicken wire that you added to the ground for extra protection from predators. Thanks for sharing this video ❤

@taunyaw2181 6 жыл бұрын

Learned two new things...that those are tampering tools the previous owners left us in the barn and I am not crazy that there really are levels that "go around" posts like that :) Thanks much!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

🙂👍

@tommieduhswamy6860 5 жыл бұрын

I believe they refer to them as TAMPING tools...for tamping or compressing. Tampering tools are used by burglars....and governments.

@waynepreston5 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for your caring attitude your sharing and your expertise. It is so very much appreciated! I love your work. Thank you.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words

@candypiggy1177 5 жыл бұрын

🦄🍯💧

@heidigilman1941 3 жыл бұрын

Very excellent! Thanks for sharing!

@spookysmomma 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been looking for something like this step by step instructions was nice.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DragonflyArtz1 5 жыл бұрын

I like it! You had some really great ideas! Chicken swings- too cute! Love the design! Brilliant bedding! Can't wait to watch their first day out, I see it in my recommended side list! Wish you the best! And Thank You!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@yolandasotolopez 3 жыл бұрын

very nice video.. great chicken coop and run

@kathleenstubbs5928 3 жыл бұрын

Faraeq

@TSGEnt 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Thank you for the idea.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@jeannecooke4862 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, wow, awesome project! Very attractive finished job.

@cathiwim 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! We are redoing ours to make it nicer, and this is great inspiration. We will have it taller, like yours, and are making it out of chain link fencing we were given. We have bears here, so it has to be sturdy. Thanks for putting this out!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! thank you 👍

@karanjha2147 4 жыл бұрын

coopodoit offers great manuals for building a chicken cop. I build my coop with them. Leave a like if helped you :)

@wade_carla2000 Жыл бұрын

Yay WHAT A GREAT JOB!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!

@polavink2184 3 жыл бұрын

the best video to watch is when you see how well brought man makes his place livable for those he invites to share it with.

@rickydowell4195 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent run! I like the idea that you used the Simpson brackets verses just screwing or nailing the boards together

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JFSMASH 5 жыл бұрын

Great chicken run! I'm just finished my coop and put my chickens in it after 4 weeks as well. I'm gonna build my run as close to yours!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you 👍

@SolC-USA 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@marisolsanchez280 4 жыл бұрын

I love this so much! I am a college student at WPI and we are completing our Interactive Qualifying Project and we are building a predator proof chicken structure for Turn Back Time Farm. This video has been amazing for us and our project! The chickens at the farm will be so happy with a new safe home

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you 👍

@HeritageFarmsTexas 5 жыл бұрын

That’s the Ritz Carlton of chicken coops. Sweet. Nice job.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jaicimurcia9271 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful run and coop. Hope I can pull off something as fine here for my girls when I get them!

@mahoney1999 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!! Perfect ideas for building a run!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@364janet 5 жыл бұрын

Really like it...Great Job Love the swings ..So cute fabulous Idea.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jddelayiii 5 жыл бұрын

Pete, awesome job, man you do not do anything half essed. You are awesome, thanks for the videlo.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@teenagardner3623 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, when we are talking a food source for family, nothing is too much as you feel it needs to be. However being slack is just a waist of time. Cuddos Pete for not being slack!

@evangielinetamaki2939 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful i like that kind of man can make anything like my husband❤️

@Julie10201 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 12 so I don’t have a husband but I admire my dad for this too!

@TulipsNTattoos Жыл бұрын

This is great for inspiration. I cannot wait to build my run! Thank you for recording this journey😊

@rogermezenen6505 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking AWESOME...!!!!! Built right 👍🏻

@JasmineCherie 6 жыл бұрын

excellent build and thank you for taking us along and explaining everything, I enjoyed it tremendously! I'm now following you :)

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Cherie Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.😊

@jrkelley100 4 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY the type of chicken run I've been wanting to design and this video helps tremendously. Thanks!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@jayfromtexas6718 2 жыл бұрын

You do everything first class!

@AJsGreenThumbLLC Жыл бұрын

A work of art and so much love went into this build as well. Thank you!

@vforsejrv7801 5 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing but you just need some environment in your run. Like small plants, some stone, a sandbox, a little hill, branches ect. Nice you have heating lamp for them😊 Thanks for sharing.

@ricardokliwoodclimaco3098 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done, I loved it! Good dogs. Greetings from southern Brazil. Ricardo Kliwood Climaco.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@jeannecooke4862 4 жыл бұрын

You can also tarp the roof when required. Perfect job!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@brendasmith5937 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Gives me more ideas for my run.

@Dobbo2958 6 жыл бұрын

Great series really enjoyed this one best wishes to you and your family.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Dobbo2958 Thank you and God bless you and your family too.

@rosaparrish6089 6 жыл бұрын

this is the best chiken coop! run!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AlokeshBagchi 4 жыл бұрын

That's Great! You are Just a Wonderful Genius! Thanks for the video.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you but I'm no genius, just someone trying to build a chicken coop and run for my chickens.

@maryannsterling7210 3 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFULLY DONE

@johnkrupnik8717 Жыл бұрын

Hey what's up Pete I got to tell you excellent job the chickens are going to love it

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@whitetrashandhellbound6905 5 жыл бұрын

You did a great job. I love you said that "IT TOOK FOREVER!" lol... those are wise words for a Backyard Chicken person lol if it doesn't take time then it is not built correctly, if it's not built correctly then predators will penetrate the run or worse, the Coop. So use this video as a bible if you are watching. This man knows his stuff. Thanks for the video!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very true, if you don't put enough time and work in something, then it won't come out right.

@brandondecola284 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, thanks for the video

@cassityart7001 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great. We have about the same thing. We adding grass clipping and garden scraps all summer too. This year and 15 hens later we sifted with 1/4” hardware mesh and topped the Back To Eden garden. Asparagus looks lovely. So your design is a soil manufacturing plant. Feed them and they feed you. Nice.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes they are definitely going to be pumping out wonderful organic eggs for us and manure/compost for the garden. I just noticed today that my asparagus are coming up nicely too. 🙂

@deirdre444 2 жыл бұрын

Probably way too late to mention this since it was posted almost 4 years ago, but the chicken wire that you left loose so you could get to the latch on the chicken coup worries me. Raccoons would see that as an easy in and have their predatory way with your chickens some night. I love the design otherwise and really enjoyed watching you build it. Thank you.

@pamt8430 6 жыл бұрын

This is excellent!! The girls are gonna LOVE it!! Are you going to put any hardware cloth around the corners..could be a weak spot. Can't wait to see them swing!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I might put more hardware cloth or some type of galvanized fencing on the ground and the corners. I do have an update video you can see them swinging. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osCWiZCSvte8lJc.html

@jlcon99 5 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure why it's necessary to bury posts 3ft into the ground? Level out the ground, use some pavers to elevate the boards off the ground and predator-proof the perimeter with hardware cloth. If you don't want it to move drill a couple holes and drive several 2-3ft pieces of rebar should hold it.

@mynameisprivate158 4 жыл бұрын

@@jlcon99 cause that's the chicken doomsday bunker/ tornado shelter!

@artalli7170 2 жыл бұрын

@@jlcon99 There's probably a million ways to do this. Not quite sure why this way isn't ok?

@bouadiayoub1534 5 жыл бұрын

Great job thanks for the process,

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@littlespressurewashing 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 for this video Building the same design now

@donaldmiller8629 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Taj Mahal for chickens. Complete with spa.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Donald Miller Thank you 😁

@vaibhav3946 4 жыл бұрын

his tractor is also indian brand 11:00.

@RonGay58 6 жыл бұрын

+ Excellent run you built there, I did the same. I even left the spot not fastened down under the window in the roof of the run. It only took the racoon 2 weeks to find the weakness and go in and kill every chicken I had. Just saying, you might want to rethink that.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Ron G Yeah I might have to figure something else that will work. Thanks

@lilolmecj 5 жыл бұрын

That is so sad. I lost only one with a mistake in design, fixed it right away.

@farming50s57 5 жыл бұрын

Had a raccoon dump 50lbs of feed onto the ground our second year because we thought we had a cool hopper hanging on the wall, so did the raccoon. That's as much as we've had for predator action.

@clp6743 Жыл бұрын

You done a real good job. We had trouble with the cloth wire. Decided to do smaller sections.

@MasterKenfucius 4 жыл бұрын

Looks nice. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@WheepingWillow2 6 жыл бұрын

beautiful chicken coop, wish I had one. That window at the front, wont raccoons figure that one latch out though? Great video, thanks

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah I need to come up with a better system for that window.

@WheepingWillow2 6 жыл бұрын

yw, just noticed that you do have a heavy gauge wire inside the window. Ive seen a few peoples chicken coops, and some have a pully system, possibly that would suffice, or a sliding window but for that youd most certainly Id think have to put some heavy gauge wire outside to, to protect against those critters. tc

@pauldawes8204 6 жыл бұрын

Are you in an area that gets very much snow? I am in an area that gets snow and the Avery netting would get too heavy with snow and break/bend. My brother built a pen using chain link fencing with supports. Poultry netting on the ground rusts and deteriorates here. I used the same hardware cloth for my walls of my pen enclosure. I am not sure how strong poultry netting will work for the roof. I like your structure u built with the strong gate. Good job! I am thinking of rebuilding my pen structure similar to how you did yours, but It is twice the size. Will probably use chain link fencing for the roof to keep out predators from the sky....

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Paul Dawes Thank you, we rarely get snow here in east Texas maybe a dusting now and then, but a Chain link fence would definitely work for the snow.

@nw4090 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!!!

@carolynplante4513 2 жыл бұрын

Your chickens are going to love that run. I love the Dobes. That's my breed. Great dogs. I have had 10 in my life so far. Don't have one right now. But hopefully will soon. Thanks for the video.

@Windyhillfarm71 6 жыл бұрын

Man I got to get me a grass catcher for my lawnmower

@michaelreyes4610 5 жыл бұрын

I used to be horrible at building chicken coops. Now I'm really good at it! Here's a great resource that will teach you how to build high quality chicken coops: ChickCoop.club

@BeauSC4Ever 6 жыл бұрын

REALLY NICE! However, you should have laid down galvanized and coated deer-fencing down on the ground to at least 2 feet outside the fence. That way predators wouldn’t be able to dig under the fence..... I see what you did with the hardware cloth. I supposed that would work, I would just feel more comfortable if it extended all the way across the interior under the run.... Regardless, Very Nice!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah I might do that with some galvanized fencing on the ground. I'm also putting up some motion sensing security lights around the chicken coop.

@Anntink 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that keep the chickens from scratching?

@rickieryates7672 6 жыл бұрын

I love it! Thank you so much for this video sir

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome

@kylependergrass4064 4 жыл бұрын

I used the same design for my run. Thanks Pete.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@accordionchick 6 жыл бұрын

Do you get snow? If so how to keep falling snow from building up on ceiling and thus pushing the screening down. Do you have a plan for that?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

SCJ Johnson No snow here or if we do it's just a dusting once every couple of years. I had someone else say they've used chain link fence for the ceiling of the run.

@alex-ip1er 6 жыл бұрын

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@silentty1361 5 жыл бұрын

SCJ Johnson triangle roofing

@diananore5528 6 жыл бұрын

Do they use the swings? Update video?

@chriscombs8602 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Job. Your building and imagination skills are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@trueSoldierInCHRIST 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding build

@nazikalala 6 жыл бұрын

Damn this is great!!! I have really got inspiration. 5 star run for sure Have you got a video where you released the chickens? Any predator visits yet?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, no predators yet. Here's the video they go out for the first time. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eTmryK1NjSdIk.html

@larrysowada9905 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, one question: where you left that loose chicken wire on top to unlatch the window aren't you afraid of raccoons getting under it and eating your chickens. Larry

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have to redesign that part for sure. 🙂

@glenntheplumber4960 Ай бұрын

Great job

@joedecook 5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the run at my old house. About the only difference is that I installed double doors on the end, with a removable foot board, to clean the run. Looks real nice!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tommac8602 6 жыл бұрын

Why so deep? Seems 2' would be good.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

tom mac I probably could have gotten away with two feet on the chicken run but not on a fence. I just don't want the posts to move.

@brentlee380 6 жыл бұрын

Love the design. If it were me, no offense, I might would add hardware cloth on top just because I've heard of several stories of raccoons ripping through chicken wire. Have a blessed day. JESUS CHRIST loves you. 🙏❤

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

True hardware cloth is stronger. If I see any signs of a predator, I'll definitely put the hardware cloth on the top. Thanks and God bless.

@candypiggy1177 5 жыл бұрын

🐓🍯💧🐓🍯💧

@deanabossio3091 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. I will use some ideas that you did. Thank you!

@Voodoopaddy 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. Well done!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Keith Farren Thank you

@johnaneufeld5442 4 жыл бұрын

Whomever invented the post levellers should be rewarded with many loads of chicken manure, ode to the inventors, you really helping this guy out

@GALAXYBOYGAMER 4 жыл бұрын

Wow nice scenery ....i wish i was living there..

@katherinembach6261 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome job and so efficient!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marbellacaceres2641 4 жыл бұрын

Learned so many things. My husband and I will be building a chicken run in the next few days, I am glad that I found your video, loved it.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! and thank you

@robertprajzner1731 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again..we did a similar build with 95%of the materials left by previous owners...thanks again Pete

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@TheLinkMedic Жыл бұрын

looks great man, chicken coop looks really well made as well

@happilyretiredmark2964 6 жыл бұрын

Nice coop and run Pete. Enjoyed seeing the build!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Happilyretiredmark Thanks, I really appreciate that.

@gioknows 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@tiabarr7346 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I always begged for chickens as a girl but my parents didn't let me have any. My dad never taught me this type of stuff. Just yelled when I didn't hold the flash light angled correctly as he reached for his beer. I am almost thirty now and finally have my own chickens! I have the cash for a shed and run build and my partner says that he will be the do-er if I am the thinker but I've been on home depot and lots of websites feeling like I still don't know what I'm doing 😖 thanks for this gift of being... Dad ☺️

@xPopee Жыл бұрын

With 3 ft deep posts, you can keep ostriches in there 😂

@sumtingwong4997 11 ай бұрын

On my wat to lowes to get materials for this build. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

@shikhalemuel6802 Жыл бұрын

I love this. This is similar to what I want to build.

@danagreen9264 2 жыл бұрын

4 yrs later this popped up but perfect for me cause I need chick run build and I like what you did I am also in east Texas thank you for this video👍👍😁