{"title":"Chicken runs \u0026 enclosures","description":"\u003cp\u003eChickens want to scratch, dust-bathe and peck at the grass. How you give them that space depends on your garden and on the predators in the area. Here we compare a fixed, covered run with a portable enclosure using poultry netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTwo ways to give outdoor space\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fixed run\u003c\/strong\u003e has a frame, mesh all round and usually a roof. It protects day and night, including against birds of prey, and you can put a night coop inside it. The grass inside will be bare after a while; wood chips or sand then keep the ground usable. \u003cstrong\u003eA portable enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e with poultry netting is set up around a piece of pasture or lawn and moved when the grass has been eaten down. That gives more green, but offers no protection from above and is no substitute for a closed coop at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eBetter suited\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmall garden, chickens alone during the day\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFixed, covered run\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHawk or buzzard seen over the garden\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRun with solid roof or net\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGrassland or orchard available\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePortable netting, rotating plots\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHousing order due to bird flu\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCovered run\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is available now\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two options in the range. The \u003cstrong\u003eCucciolotta Polly Run\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed steel run with a cover, big enough to walk into. The \u003cstrong\u003eEuro-Netz Combi poultry net\u003c\/strong\u003e is 112 centimetres high and has posts with a double ground spike, so it stands firm even in soft ground. Consider whether you want to use the net with an electric fence energiser; without power it keeps the chickens in, but does not always keep a determined fox out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight breeds easily fly over a net of just over a metre. Wing clipping or a covered run prevents that. Keep the bottom edge of the net clear of long grass, otherwise the current leaks away or chickens crawl underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore further: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coop-with-run\"\u003ecoop and run as a whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/automatic-chicken-coop-doors\"\u003ea door that opens by itself\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-chicken-coops\"\u003ecompact chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coops-and-runs\"\u003eall chicken housing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high should a chicken net be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor most hobby breeds, a net of just over a metre works, such as the 112 cm poultry net. Light breeds that fly well can get over it; they are better kept in a covered run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a portable net stay up overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe net keeps the chickens together during the day, but at night they belong in a closed coop. A fox or marten is most active at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I put on the floor of a fixed run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the grass has gone, wood chips or sand keep the ground dry and usable. Refresh the top layer regularly to limit droppings and parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cucciolotta-polly-run-kippenren","title":"Cucciolotta Polly Run Chicken Run","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the Cucciolotta Polly Run, poultry can roam safely in the fresh air. Ideal as an addition to a chicken coop. This chicken run is easy to assemble without tools and requires no maintenance. It is resistant to direct weather conditions (rain, sun, wind and snow) and is guaranteed to have a very long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of carbon steel with an anti-oxidation powder coating. The frame is made of 20 x 20 cm tubes with a thickness of 0,8 mm. The mesh is 25 x 25 mm with a thickness of 1,8 mm. With a roof made of premium polyethylene (PE), which is water-repellent and UV-resistant. The colour is green (RAL 6005).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 x 300 x 205 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cucciolotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966004236623,"sku":"KIPP925-HAC","price":974.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/KIPP925.png?v=1790775614"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.co.uk\/collections\/chicken-runs-and-enclosures.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}