trampoline frame as run?? IDEAS

[clothdiaperingmom]

I picked up a trampoline frame, minus the top. Trying to figure out how to put it together to get the most space. I have older chicks that could go out if I had a better run then I have.

I want at least 2 coops/runs. 1 for standard breeds, 1 for my silkies.

I am to pick up another frame, top included next week. Wondering if I should just use it as it sets as a trampoline or half it and make it taller. In the end, I do want to be able to walk into it with the chickens. But right now, as temp solution, think I might get more space using the set up as a trampoline.

Any ideas? Anyone made one out of trampoline frame??
If so, can you post some pics for me to look at?
Thanks!

 

[Zahboo]

If you set it up like an actual trampoline and wrap the legs in hardware cloth, zipties would secure it or wire and twist it like twist ties. Then you could Use deer netting or something to hold it up. When you have both I would stack them so the legs touch legs (the one with out the top would be upside down. Then use dowels and if you could, weld the legs together so they stay stacked. Wrap it in the wire and the trampoline tarp on top will shield SOME rain and be shade. Does that make sense?

 

[LittleMamaBigPapa]

EGG-cellent idea!! Would like to see the results

 

[Yvonne37894]

we tried a big one, It is sooooo low to the ground that you have to be on hands & knees to catch the birds

If I do it again, I would raise it up, somehow.

 

[elmo]

I have a trampoline tractor right now. There's a picture on my BYC page.