How to Set Up a Chicken Run | Small Space Chicken Keeping for Beginners

Is your backyard too small for free-range chickens? In this video, I'm creating a demonstration chicken run to show you EXACTLY how to implement my sustainable chicken-keeping methods in a smaller space! After years of free-ranging my flock, I know not everyone has that luxury - so I'm setting up a 21-square-meter enclosed run using the Omlet fence system to demonstrate how you can keep happy, healthy chickens even with limited space.

🐔 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

How to choose the PERFECT location for your chicken run (sun, shade & wind considerations)
Why stocking density matters: 3 chickens full-time OR 5 chickens with supervised free-range time
Smart coop placement strategies to maximize your limited space
Setting up portable fencing systems (pros and cons for predator protection)
Essential enrichment ideas using natural materials
Common mistakes that lead to muddy, smelly runs (and how to avoid them!)

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Choosing your run location
02:42 - Space requirements & stocking rates
04:00 - Setting up the Omlet fence system
08:20 - Coop placement options
11:45 - Ground preparation tips
12:32 - Enrichment & entertainment ideas
14:26 - How many chickens can you REALLY keep?

📺 MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Chicken Compost Run System:    • No Mud, No Smell, No-Work-Compost Making U...  

🌱 THIS IS PART 1 OF MY CHICKEN RUN SERIES!

Upcoming topics include:

Multi-level run design for maximum space
Dust bath stations in small runs
Food & water placement strategies
Rotating runs to preserve grass
Breaking line of sight to reduce bullying

💡 KEY TAKEAWAY: You don't need acres to keep chickens happy! With proper setup and realistic stocking rates, even a small run can provide everything your flock needs.
Got questions about small-space chicken keeping? Drop them in the comments! 👇

📍 LOCATION: New Zealand
🎥 EQUIPMENT: Omlet 21-meter fence kit (not sponsored)

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How to Set Up a Chicken Run | Small Space Chicken Keeping for Beginners