While the strong materials and thought out design makes it extremely hard for predators to get to your pets, no run is 100% predator proof. If you live in an area with lots of smaller predators like martens and weasels, you might want to consider adding additional protection to the top of the run where the gap in the mesh is bigger.

The size of run you need depends on how many chickens you’ve got, the size of your chickens and how much they are allowed to roam free outside the run. Always aim to give your chickens as much space as you can, either by letting them free range in the garden or by extending the run. If you’re having troubles deciding on what run size to get, feel free to contact our customer services team who will be happy to guide you!.

Yes, you can secure the skirt of the metal chicken run to the ground with Omlet’s screw pegs to make sure there are no gaps.

It is technically a portable chicken run, but due to the high quality materials even the smallest runs are relatively heavy. If you decide to move the run, we suggest asking for help from at least one other person.

Yes, the door can be positioned anywhere on chicken run enclosure, apart from right next to an attached Eglu.

This depends on the size of your run. The covers are wide enough to stretch over one section of your run, so if your run is two sections wide you will need a 2m cover times however long your run is. If your run is three sections wide, you will need a 3m cover times however long your run is.

Yes, you can attach an Walk in Run to your house or another building, many of our customers have and you can see how in the customer images below. Please note that these are all DIY solutions as we don't currently offer a ready made solution, so speak to a specialist to make sure it's done safely.

You should wait until the chicks are at least 6 weeks old before you take them outside. It might be a good idea to keep them separate for the first week so they can get used to being outdoors before having to interact with the rest of the flock, but this depends slightly on the breed and your setup. If it’s cold and wet you might want to wait a bit longer before you introduce them to the outside world.

Can I use the run for other animals, like ducks or quails? Providing the size of the mesh is suitable for your pets, the run is not restricted to use only with chickens. It is often used as a Walk in Duck Run for example. We do not recommend using the run for smaller birds such as quails without additionally securing the mesh.

The upper half mesh and the roof panel holes are 50 x 75mm, so smaller birds will be able to get through. If you are worried about this, we would suggest adding covers to the roof and side of your run, or protect it further with some finer mesh.

Yes, all Eglus can be connected to the run with a connection kit. For the Eglu Cube and Eglu Go UP, the Eglu must have a 2m run in order to attach to the poultry enclosure.

The metal chicken runs are designed to be used outdoors for years to come. However, we recommend that you check the run regularly for signs of corrosion, especially if you live somewhere with extreme weather conditions or close to the sea. Corrosion will occur if the coating has been scratched or scraped for example. If you do see some, remove any loose rust and touch up with a weather resistant paint. If you have covers on your run and experience heavy snowfall it's advised you clear the snow off the roof to avoid the panels being damaged from the weight.

The lower half mesh is 25 x 75mm, and the upper half mesh and the roof panels are 50 x 75mm.

The run can be extended to two sections high and three sections wide, but there is no limit on how far the run can be extended lengthwise. It is only possible to extend a half height run height and lengthwise, the width is limited to two sections.

The full height door is 1.81m. Each door is 57cm wide and 90cm high.

Do the run panels have a new design? From October 2023, the panels of the run come in two pieces, attached together with run clips. This is to reduce packaging and to keep shipping costs as low as possible. The stability and integrity of the run is unchanged, and the assembly process remains the same, the new design just makes it quicker and easier for the product to be shipped straight to your garden. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.