Pallet Project: Build a Cheap Chicken Run

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A chicken run is simply an enclosed area for chickens to go when they want to leave the coop. You can set of a basic enclosure in many ways. The option you choose will depend on the materials you have to use for this project. One option is to build an enclosure from wood or metal based on cost. If your plan on a cheap material, then used (non-chemically treated) pallets are a great choice.

What you will need for this project: pallets, 4′ x 4′ posts to ensure the sturdiness of the enclosure, screws; 4″, 3-1/2″ and 2-1/2″ , drill gun, measuring tape, level and string, post hole digger. For the full tutorial, pop and see Loriel over at attainable-sustainable.net via the link here:

Pallet Project: Build a Cheap Chicken Run

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