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WALK IN CHICKEN RUN

Are your chickens cooped up? We designed the Walk In Chicken Run to give chickens more space, without compromising on style, security or size.

We’re Omlet and since 2004 we’ve been rethinking every aspect of keeping and caring for chickens. Inspired by the magic when humans and animals connect, we watch, learn, ask and invent. Our products will make you wonder: why hasn't it always been done this way?

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Does your flock love to frolic?

Curious explorers at heart, your hens love bug chasing, wing stretching and feather preening. The Walk In Chicken Run makes room for their roaming, with plenty of space and height inside for you to join their adventuring.

TRUSTED BY hens AND THEIR humans

No one in the world loves your chickens as much as you do – except for us. That's why we've engineered the Walk In Run to keep them safe. Raccoon proof mesh, anti-tunnel skirting and a hawk defying roof come as standard.

  • All-round heavy duty steel
  • Raccoon proof mesh
  • Unique anti-tunnel skirt

we've got you covered

Wind, rain, sun and snow should not stop play. That’s why we’ve created the perfect set of tailor made run covers for your hens’ run. Clear covers protect from chills in fall and winter, and dark green shades will keep your flock cool in spring and summer. Whatever the weather, we’ve got you covered.

Boredom? Busted.

Chickens need stimulation and enrichment, especially if it’s not safe to let them roam. We have designed accessories that instantly and ingeniously turn your chickens’ run into an adventure playground, with maximum motivation in the form of tasty treats:

coMpatible with all coops

No matter what kind of chicken coop your hens call home, it can be integrated with the Walk In Run. All you need is one of our connection kits to add the Walk In Run to any of our Eglu chicken coops. Or simply place your current coop inside of the Walk In Run for instant, all-encompassing protection.

Grow with your girls

A family spending time with their chickens inside the walk in run.
Extend, expand and elevate your hens' space at any time.

Don’t let chicken math get the better of you – the Walk In Run’s unique modular design lets you effortlessly expand your run at any time. Grow your flock’s enclosure along with their numbers through our customizable expansion kits.

Everything engineered

Lady opening door to large walk in run with chickens inside.
The Walk In Run ticks every box for what a chicken enclosure should be.

We set out to engineer an enclosure to eliminate all hen keeping concerns, that’s why every detail has been meticulously considered.

  • Walk in height makes spending time with your pets easier

  • Dark green mesh that blends in beautifully

  • Easy access stable style door

  • Safety locks stops sneaking

  • Porch and partitions

Building confidencE

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Use the build-along videos to have your run up in no time.

The Walk In Run arrives flat-packed and ready for backyard building. Follow the step-by-step instructions and build-along videos to construct your run just like our engineers (no degree required). Apart from a brief stint with a screwdriver (for the door latch) all you need is your hands and our remarkable, patented mighty clips.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the strong materials and thought out design make it extremely hard for predators to get to your pets, no run is 100% predator proof.

From September 2023, Omlet's Walk in Chicken Run comes with a smaller mesh pitch at the lower half of the run to stop dexterous predators like raccoons from reaching in.

If you live in an area with lots of predators, including wild cats, coyotes and possums, as well as smaller animals like minks and weasels, you might want to consider adding additional protection to the run. If you've seen raccoons around your yard, it's also a good idea to secure doors and latches with extra locks to stop them getting to your flock.

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 size of run you need depends on how many chickens you have, 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/backyard 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!

The Walk In Run can be attached to your house or another building, you can see examples of how other customers have done this in the customer images below. We do however not currently have a ready made solution for this, so we recommend you speak to a DIY specialist to make sure it’s done safely.

All of the Eglu chicken coops can be attached to a Walk In Run using a connection kit. For the Eglu Pro, Eglu Cube and Eglu Go UP, you need to have a 6 ft. run or longer in order to attach the coop. If you have another type of coop it will be possible to attach it, but again you should consult a specialist.

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.

The bottom 20in of the mesh have a mesh pitch of 0.5 in x 2.9 in, and the upper half mesh and the roof panels are 1.9 in. x 2.9 in.

Yes, you can secure the skirt of the run to the ground with Omlet’s screw pegs to make sure there are no gaps.
It is possible to move the 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 the run, 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 6 ft. cover times however long your run is. If your run is three sections wide, you will need a 9 ft. cover times however long your run is.
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 1.96in x 2.95in, 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.
The run can be extended to two sections high and at least five sections wide. There is no limit on how far the run can be extended lengthwise. If you want a run that is wider than 3 sections, please contact our customer experience team. 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 5 ft. 11.2 in. Each door is 1 ft. 10.4 in. wide and 2 ft. 11.4 in. high.

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Speak to a walk in run ambassador near you

Still undecided? Speak to someone who knows the Walk In Chicken Run.

Omlet Ambassadors are customers turned product experts.

They can answer all your questions about the Walk In Run and share their experience using it with their hens.

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Omlet Walk In Chicken Runs
Excellent addition
Zack, Georgia,
Bought the additional walk in chicken run (6x6). Has been great with the double doors, so we don't have to stoop to get in to feed/water the chickens. Also makes cleaning the space considerably easy. We were able to connect the Eglu Go Up to fit our space.
Review for: Outdoor Pet Run - 12ft x 15ft
The reviewer has 2-4 Easter Eggers pets
Disappointed
Joanne, Aberdeenshire,
I bought my walk in run last November costing just under £1400 with accessories to keep my hens safe from a badger and to follow rules on the threat of Avian Flu. My hens are safe from the badger but not wild birds, who can get in with ease through the larger upper mesh. As the run is 6m x 3m it is going to be some effort to use mesh to keep the birds out. Something I hadnt anticipated when buying it. Omlet have been helpful in informing me that Avian Flu is not a problem at present and that I could have read the Q&A's which told me wild birds could access the run. Thats number 12 on the list. The last advice I got was to put chilli flakes in the hen food as hens don't notice the taste but wildbirds do. Oh dear.
Review for: Outdoor Pet Run - 12ft x 15ft
The reviewer has 4-6 pets
Perfect addition to the Eglu Go Coop
Kahina,
The chickens love the amount of room they have, especially the height as they love to flap up to their perch. It makes it easier for people to go in to move things around or put down more woodchips. It is made well and provides reassurance that the chickens will be safe.
Review for: Outdoor Pet Run - 12ft x 15ft
The reviewer has 2-4 pets
Genius! Best of the rest.
Sharon,
The omlet chicken run is second to none, the thought process behind it helps you feel peace of mind in the security of your chickens! It’s solid and easy to use for you and your birds. I now have two and cannot recommend them higher. Thank you omlet ! You are legendary.
Review for: Walk in Chicken Run - 9ft x 9ft x 6ft
The reviewer has 8-10 Bantams pets
Worth the premium price
Simon, England,
We were going to go with the galvanized steel cheaper frames but after seeing a few Omlet runs on Instagram we decided to pay the premium price and bought a 2x3 run. It was really easy to put together once you get the hang of the clips and panels . It feels safe and secure for our 6 chicks.
Review for: Walk in Chicken Run - 6ft x 9ft x 6ft
The reviewer has 4-6 Silkie pets
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