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Hard working, very polite
Chicken coupe assembling
£20
Great service prompt and on time. Thoroughly recommend
Remove and dispose of a dismantled chicken enclosure
£100
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Why hire a chicken run service on Airtasker?
Want to ensure your chickens have a safe and comfortable home? A sturdy, well-designed chicken run is essential! Whether you’re creating a cosy retreat for a handful of hens or a spacious enclosure for a growing flock, bringing in a professional can take the hassle out of the process and give you peace of mind.
Building a chicken coop and run involves more than just putting up a few fences. You need to consider predator-proofing, ventilation, drainage, and enough space for your chickens to roam. If you’re not a DIY expert or just don’t have the time, booking a skilled Airtasker can make the process stress-free.
With a chicken run specialist, you get a secure, durable setup that keeps your chickens happy while protecting them from foxes, bad weather, and escape attempts. Plus, they can tailor the design to fit your garden and needs. No more worrying about wobbly fences or unexpected gaps—just a safe space for your feathered friends to thrive.
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Top Chicken Runs related questions
Ideally, each chicken needs at least 1 square metre of outdoor space, but more room is always better.
Using strong wire mesh, securing the base to prevent digging, and adding a sturdy lock to the door can help keep predators out.
Yes! A mobile or ‘chicken tractor’ design lets you move the run around your garden for fresh grazing areas.
Grass, wood chips, sand, or gravel are great options. Avoid bare dirt, as it can get muddy and attract pests.
It’s highly recommended to protect against rain, sun, and aerial predators like hawks.
Depending on the size and complexity, it can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day.
Galvanised wire mesh is the best option—it’s strong, durable, and rust-resistant.
Yes! Chickens love pecking at herbs like mint, lavender, and rosemary, which also help with pest control.
Regular cleaning, proper drainage, and adding absorbent bedding like straw or sand will help control odours.
In the UK, chicken run services —which include building, assembling, or installing a chicken run—typically cost between £100 and £400 , depending on the size, materials, and complexity of the job.
Typical Costs
Small pre-made run (assembly only): £100–£150
Medium custom-built run : £200–£300
Large or bespoke walk-in runs : £300–£400+
Secure predator-proof upgrades : Additional £50–£150
What’s Usually Included
Flat-pack assembly (for kits from places like Omlet or Amazon)
Ground preparation and levelling
Anchoring and predator-proofing
Optional roof covering or netting
Extra Costs
Concrete bases or foundations : £100–£250
Custom fencing or aviary wire installation
Chicken coop integration
Travel surcharges for rural areas
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Some offer fixed prices , others charge hourly (typically £25–£45/hr)
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What can you expect from your chicken run expert?
Here are some of the things that you can expect from the chicken run expert you hire:
Planning and design
A professional chicken run service ensures that your chickens have a secure and comfortable outdoor space. The process begins with planning and design, where your Tasker will assess your available space, the number of chickens you have, and any specific features you want included. Whether you need a compact backyard setup or a spacious enclosure, they’ll help create a layout that suits your needs.
Material selection
Choosing the material is another crucial step, ensuring the run is built to last. Most enclosures use sturdy wire mesh to keep out predators, solid wooden frames for support, and weatherproof roofing to protect against the elements.
Site preparation
Once the plan is finalised, site preparation begins. The ground is cleared and levelled to provide a stable foundation, and additional measures like underground mesh may be installed to prevent foxes and other burrowing animals from getting in.
Construction and installation
With the site ready, the construction phase kicks off, involving the installation of fence posts, mesh panels, and a secure entrance with predator-proof locks. Ventilation and drainage are also considered to maintain a healthy environment for your chickens.
Additional features
Beyond the basic structure, your Tasker can add extra features to enhance the functionality of your chicken run. Roosting bars and perches provide resting spots, while dust baths help keep chickens clean and free from parasites. Feeding and watering stations can be installed for easy access, and weather protection elements like tarps or solid roofing can be added to shield the flock from rain or harsh sun.
Final inspection and maintenance tips
Once the build is complete, a final inspection is carried out to ensure the run is sturdy and fully secure. Your Tasker may also provide maintenance tips and advice on how to keep the enclosure in top condition, ensuring a safe and comfortable home for your chickens.
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Hopwood, Worcestershire
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Remove and dispose of a dismantled chicken house and surrounding enclosure.
Great service prompt and on time. Thoroughly recommend
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Turvey, Bedfordshire
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Need a chicken pen build today 10ft by 12 ft
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Cliftonville, Kent
21st Jun 2026
add polycarbonate roofing to the roof of my chicken run, 9 x 15ft. will need to use a ladder and looking for a high quality finish.
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Rose Hill, Surrey
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- Creation of a wooden chicken enclosure for four hens - Then building of the structure in back garden
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Montpelier, Bristol
16th Jun 2026
Hi, i’m looking for help putting together an outdoor chicken coop and rabbit hutch. Today preferably and a drill will be required.
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Church Green, Cheshire
5th Jun 2026
Can anyone assemble this please for me cheaply as iv rescued 2 baby kittens , its a chicken coupe its not large
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Building a chicken run
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Stanwell, Surrey
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I’ve got a chicken run should that needs to be assembled. I’ve completed the structure for the chickens already so it’s just the run (circled area completed)
Build a chicken coop in an existing barn
£350
Whitley Chapel, Northumberland
30th May 2026
We have 5 chickens and are planning to expand our flock. We have an existing barn and would like to build a large coop inside to house more chickens and make cleaning easier. This will need to include a door, nesting boxes and roosting bars
A replacement chicken run built to attach to an existing wooden shed.
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Catherington, Hampshire
23rd May 2026
I need a new run for my chickens attached to an existing shed and made larger.
I need to build a chicken shed
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Cheetham Hill, Greater Manchester
9th May 2026
Just to help me build a small chicken house using baenwkre and woodem framez for tje edhez
Chicken shop light box menu
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Waddon, Greater London
4th Apr 2026
I have 2 light box menu , need to put on my shop window
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Coulsdon, Greater London
27th Mar 2026
I have a chicken shop and made 2 A1 poster and light inside, need to hang on the window
Fridge freezer dryer broken down chicken coop chrst of draws
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Grays, Essex, RM17
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Just need them gone and removed from back garden will break down the chocken coops and chest of draws there is also a fridge freezer
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Fittleton, Wiltshire
24th Feb 2026
ground is cleared but requires a tidy and idea of what I can have installed
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Need someone to build a secure small chicken coop in the garden including materials
Put a chicken run up (2m by 4m)
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Chicken wire to be installed on the fence to prevent unwanted animal's entering my front garden.
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Cliftonville, Kent
24th Nov 2025
I need an existing small run and coop taken down and a new run put in place. The new run is 9ft by 15ft and comes with sleepers which will need to be properly levelled and set in-ground. The job will include removing the current smaller run and coop, levelling the ground, assembling the new run, attaching it to sleepers for further predator protection, adding a no dig skirt.
Assembly of hen house and Taylor made chicken run
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Wingerworth, Derbyshire
22nd Nov 2025
We need a structure built around the area as on the photos. The hen house needs assembly and then an area built around it with a gate to secure the chickens. That area will be cleared of all children’s climbing frames etc. But we need a simple structure and gate for the chicken run…
Install metal chicken wire on my fences
£40
Clayton, Greater Manchester, M11
28th Sep 2025
I need metal chicken wire installed all around my fence to prevent neighbours cats from entering and shitting on my lawn









