Outside run. Where to buy?

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I'm after a outside run. The type that you cover the top with a net? I've got a triangle wooden type but not fond of it.
We're is the cheapest place to go? Xx
 
It depends really on how much you have to spend :) though zooplus always seem to have a deal on somewhere or other!

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/runs_fencing/73280/4_sided/281805

We have this one for our piggies, they love the space and the roof gives me peace of mind when I have to nip back into the house for a few minutes, but that may not be the type you're after!

EDIT: Having just spotted that you're after one with a net.. this is fairly useless!
However, Zooplus still usually have a good deal on al types :)
 
I only want a open top one for easier picking them up. As mine only has a small opening at one end. No good if there hiding other end lol. Having problems with my hutch too as its not top opening lol x
 
I bought mine custom made by someone on eBay, the whole lid can come off it's fab, it was a while ago so i don't have a link but when i looked there was plenty there for every budget if i had more money i would have got a foldable one, but it may be worth looking as theres alot of people who build and sell hutches on there ! (:
 
I have a run with a net (not that run) but I don't trust the net so hubby made a lid with wire mesh to provide added security. That net may be fine though :) there were big gaps in the sides with mine
 
I bought this one which comes with a net covering, and sun shade. The poles that connect the sections also go down into the grass to keep it secure. I've been very pleased with it.

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It's a good height to get into from the top as well. I just unhook the net and pop their cosy in for them to run into. For £25 I thought it was well worth the money. I've also taken it on holiday with us, as it folds flat.
 
ortonc said:
It's a good height to get into from the top as well. I just unhook the net and pop their cosy in for them to run into. For £25 I thought it was well worth the money. I've also taken it on holiday with us, as it folds flat.
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Thank you or that link, it's just the kind of run I've been looking for.
Would it be big enough for 3 Piggys?
 
I have my three girls in it. It's 140cm diameter, and they seem to zip around in it quite happily.
 
I've got a herd of 7 so it was always a nightmare getting them in after they've been out in the run, always a two person job, one to 'chase' and one armed with a cat carrier ready to pick it up when they ran in.

I've got this run:

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/runs_fencing/73280/4_sided/35638

and recently I've bought one of these that is designed to fit onto the slide through one of the openings:

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches/single_storey_hutches/trixie_natura_hutches/33223

I've found it much much easier than anything else. The run is a bit difficult to catch them in on it's own but when it's time to come in I take all the toys out of the run and they then hop into the house looking for shelter. I can then drop the door and lift them out from the wooden house. Much much easier than the running around and spending 30 minutes crawling around on the grass trying to coax them in. I know it's a bit different to your net covered idea, but it's definitely secure and might be a solution xx
 
Really like that run and its a great price, think I might get one! Did ask OH to make one but at that price you can't go wrong! Is it easy to fold down if you don't want it up?
 
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