Do I need a Chicken Run

So you have bought your InTheMarket.ie Chicken Coop. Good for you! You have excellent taste. So the next question you have to ask yourself is, do my chickens need a Chicken Run and almost as importantly, what is a Chicken Run?

Most of us would prefer to free range our flock, i.e., let them roam freely on our property. But because of the differences between us, it's not always doable.

We don't all have the time to watch over our hens when they free range to make sure they don't get hurt. You don't want them cooped up, (pun intended) in their chicken coop all day either.

Our chickens may need to be contained in some way due to predators, traffic, neighbours who don't want them in their gardens, and their capacity to ruin our own plants.

However, content hens enjoy being outside. Their normal behaviour includes digging through grass or leaves in search of insects (and, in the case of my flock, the occasional frog! ), relaxing in the sun with their wings spread, and taking a dust bath under their favourite tree.

A Run is a simple enclosed area where your flock can safely roam is the run. Additionally, they will be happy if you can provide them with extra outdoor space. The InTheMarket.ie Runs are all made from galvanised steel and with a metal mesh tight enough to keep your precious fowl safe and secure.