Suggestions on how to build corners of a chicken run with 4x4 posts?

This is my first 'large' wood construction project and I'd appreciate some advice on how to make a slight modification. The picture shown is of a chicken house + run that I plan to build. However, the run portion of the build is constructed with a 2x4 laid flat on the ground. You'll notice that the chicken house itself uses 4x4 posts. I live in area that is prone to high wind, so I was thinking of making two changes: Build the chicken run portion with 4x4 posts Anchor the 4x4 posts into the ground with a bracket and auger (third picture) to fasten the structure to the earth more securely. I am wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to redesign the run's corners to use 4x4 posts in a way that make structural sense. It would be pointless to anchor the 4x4 corners to the ground while having a weak build on other joints (and where the rest of the run is fastened to the new posts). Any sort of suggestion on how to make this change and what sorts of framing brackets, mending brackets, ties or whatever make sense here would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/jigajigga [link] [comments]

May 17, 2025 - 22:08

Suggestions on how to build corners of a chicken run with 4x4 posts?

This is my first 'large' wood construction project and I'd appreciate some advice on how to make a slight modification. The picture shown is of a chicken house + run that I plan to build. However, the run portion of the build is constructed with a 2x4 laid flat on the ground. You'll notice that the chicken house itself uses 4x4 posts.

I live in area that is prone to high wind, so I was thinking of making two changes:

Build the chicken run portion with 4x4 posts
Anchor the 4x4 posts into the ground with a bracket and auger (third picture) to fasten the structure to the earth more securely.

I am wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to redesign the run's corners to use 4x4 posts in a way that make structural sense. It would be pointless to anchor the 4x4 corners to the ground while having a weak build on other joints (and where the rest of the run is fastened to the new posts).

Any sort of suggestion on how to make this change and what sorts of framing brackets, mending brackets, ties or whatever make sense here would be greatly appreciated!

submitted by /u/jigajigga
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