{"product_id":"ironclad-heavy-duty-walk-in-chicken-run","title":"Ironclad Commercial Chicken Run for 12-15 Hens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rr-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-lede\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronclad is positioned for larger flocks and small-farm buyers who need a commercial chicken run rather than a decorative backyard pen. The key value is heavy-duty galvanized premium run for long service life, backed by clear freight, assembly, and footprint expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-tagline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty galvanized premium run for long service life. Planned around 12-15 hens and a 26 x 6.5 ft footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIronclad quick decision specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rr-quick-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest fit:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebuyers upgrading from standard metal to heavier-duty materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-15 hens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 x 6.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight \/ profile:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egalvanized steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTL curbside freight from our US warehouse, usually 7-14 business days after dispatch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-month warranty on frame and hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this model earns its spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 x 6.5 ft footprint for clearer yard planning before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun-only layout pairs with an existing roosting coop or separate hen house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty galvanized premium run for long service life for buyers comparing metal run footprints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCapacity and flock fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat 12-15 hens as a comfort planning range for active daytime movement. If hens will stay inside the run most of the day, favor the lower end of the range and keep water, shade, and dust-bath space available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePredator, weather, and daily care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronclad is an outdoor run, so daily success depends on where it sits. Choose high ground, tension the roof cover after the first rain, and inspect gate latches weekly. In predator-heavy areas, budget for the ground apron at the same time as the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly, delivery, and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for \u003cstrong\u003e5-8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before moving birds in. LTL curbside freight from our US warehouse, usually 7-14 business days after dispatch. We recommend checking box contents before assembly and contacting support with photos if any part arrives damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIronclad FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes Ironclad include a sleeping coop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. Ironclad is a walk-in run enclosure, so hens still need a dry roosting coop for nighttime shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much room should I leave around the 26 x 6.5 ft footprint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eLeave about 2 ft around the frame during assembly so panels, gate swing, and roof cover tension are easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat predator upgrade should I plan first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAdd an outward or buried hardware-cloth apron where digging predators are common. The gate and mesh help above ground; the base needs local predator planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-related\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-chicken-runs\"\u003eCommercial Chicken Runs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/walk-in-chicken-runs\"\u003eWalk-In Chicken Runs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coop-accessories\"\u003eChicken Coop Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-enriched\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right commercial chicken run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking the right commercial chicken run comes down to four checks every keeper should\nmake before ordering: \u003cstrong\u003eflock size today and in 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n\u003cstrong\u003epredator pressure in your area\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eassembly time you\ncan realistically commit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eclimate exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlock buffer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan capacity 25-30% above today's\n      flock — broody hens hatch chicks, friends offload pullets, you rescue\n      rehomed birds. A commercial walk-in chicken run built for today's six laying hens\n      is at capacity within 18 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredator profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raccoons and hawks are universal.\n      Foxes, coyotes, and dogs that dig need a hardware-cloth apron\n      extending 12 inches outward and buried 4 inches deep. Owls and\n      weasels test pop-doors at dawn — pair with an automatic chicken\n      coop door for hands-free dusk lockout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly realism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commercial chicken runs ship flat-packed\n      and assemble in an afternoon with a cordless drill and basic\n      screws. Larger walk-in coops take a weekend; commercial-grade\n      builds take two days. Check the assembly time on each product\n      page before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate match.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood insulates better in cold\n      winters. Galvanized metal handles wind, rain, and mites better\n      and resists rot in humid coastal climates. Both work — pick on\n      aesthetic and local weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePair Ironclad with the right accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery backyard chicken coop benefits from a few targeted upgrades. The most popular pairings with Ironclad are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/watchman-automatic-chicken-coop-door\"\u003eWatchman auto-door\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brood-8-compartment-chicken-nesting-box\"\u003eBrood 8-compartment nesting box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse commercial walk-in chicken runs by flock size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-chicken-coops\"\u003eSmall chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e — 2 to 6 hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-chicken-coops\"\u003eLarge chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e — 10 to 15 hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extra-large-chicken-coops\"\u003eExtra large chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e — 15+ hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-chicken-runs\"\u003eMore commercial chicken runs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about commercial walk-in chicken runs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pay more for a commercial chicken run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot-dip galvanized frames last 15-20 years vs. 7-10 for standard. PVC-coated mesh resists rust where birds rub. The 2-year warranty on frame and hardware is a step up from the 1-year on standard runs. Built for scaled flocks or homestead setups that need long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a forklift for delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost commercial runs ship LTL freight on a pallet. Curbside drop-off is included; lift-gate service is available on request. Plan for two adults to unload, or rent a hand truck for moving panels to the install site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does assembly take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan a full weekend with one helper for the smaller commercial models, two days for the Magnum and Bastion. Power tools are not optional — a cordless impact driver saves several hours over hand-tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a commercial chicken run overkill for 12 hens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepends on your scaling plan. If you might double the flock in 2 years, commercial pays back. If 12 hens is a long-term cap, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/walk-in-chicken-runs\"\u003estandard walk-in chicken runs\u003c\/a\u003e are likely the better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for ducks or turkeys too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — commercial runs work for mixed poultry. Turkeys need taller pop-doors and stronger perches; ducks need a kiddie pool or pond access. Send us a photo of your setup if you want a fit confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the lockable gate predator-proof against humans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard padlock loops are pre-drilled in the gate. For rural sites where bird theft is a concern, add a shielded shrouded padlock and motion-sensor lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rr-footnote\"\u003eLooking for a quick comparison?\nSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-chicken-coops\"\u003ebest chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e\nhero collection, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coops-for-sale\"\u003e\nchicken coops for sale\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog. Ships from our US warehouse with\nfree shipping on most orders. US-based support if you have a question\nbefore or after assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roost N Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652253192412,"sku":"RR-P06","price":1259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/6465\/0972\/files\/chicken-coop-silver-galvanized-steel-26x65x65-feet-durable_6c484555-26ba-4823-a32d-b23d81b9a637.jpg?v=1779873013","url":"https:\/\/www.roostnrun.com\/products\/ironclad-heavy-duty-walk-in-chicken-run","provider":"Roost N Run","version":"1.0","type":"link"}