10x10 run plans?

[Alex S]

I know like 3 hours ago I was worried a 10x10 run would be too big... but now I want to know, anybody has plans for a 10x10 run??

 

[rosemarythyme]

Chain link dog kennel is the way to go for 10x10.

 

[Alex S]

Chain link dog kennel is the way to go for 10x10.

I know they have the crappy stuff on Wayfair... So where should I get the dog kennel? Is it predator proof?

 

[Floof]

They had them for $300 at my TSC and they seemed sturdy but not predator proof.

 

[rosemarythyme]

No matter where you get one (and used ones can often be found on Craigslist or whatnot) it'll need to be reinforced. At the absolute minimum it should be covered with netting or wire mesh, aproned with wire mesh, and have 1/2" hardware cloth around the bottom few feet to prevent predator reach ins. But it makes a good base structure to build off of if you're not sure about building one yourself.

(Note that my set up is NOT predator proofed, just predator resistant.)

 

[PDXJULES]

Pallets and chainlink are often free on Craigslist.org

 

[Alex S]

No matter where you get one (and used ones can often be found on Craigslist or whatnot) it'll need to be reinforced. At the absolute minimum it should be covered with netting or wire mesh, aproned with wire mesh, and have 1/2" hardware cloth around the bottom few feet to prevent predator reach ins. But it makes a good base structure to build off of if you're not sure about building one yourself.

(Note that my set up is NOT predator proofed, just predator resistant.)

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What if I picked up some free chainlink? Would that work? I can always reinforce it with pallets, and hardware cloth. How hard would it be to build a roof on top?

 

[rosemarythyme]

What if I picked up some free chainlink? Would that work? I can always reinforce it with pallets, and hardware cloth. How hard would it be to build a roof on top?

That would work too, if you know how to install chain link fencing. I only suggested a kennel kit as an easy "in a box" option, but if you can install an actual fence, that would be more secure.

Roofing would be trickier as you'd need to add a slope to deal with rain and occasional snow.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I have a dog kennel that I widened. Half the roof is the kennel roof. The other half is welded wire supported by 4x4s and with tarps over the whole thing. I'm making a new run in spring with 6 ft t-posts and woven wire fencing, and electrifying it. I'll cover it with heavy duty bird netting. But here is the temporary run as I was finishing its setup after we brought it with us to our new house:

I was trying to find a pic, but I saw someone's run made with corrugated vinyl supported by wood to make a slope. It was attached to the run (I think the run was chain link) using the brackets for fences. It was really well done. Wish I could find it now....

 

[Alex S]

That would work too, if you know how to install chain link fencing. I only suggested a kennel kit as an easy "in a box" option, but if you can install an actual fence, that would be more secure.

Roofing would be trickier as you'd need to add a slope to deal with rain and occasional snow.

What would you do instead of roofing? let it be open top and the weather can just come on in?