VEVOR Metal Chicken Tunnel TT-MCT002: features, specs and who it suits

The VEVOR TT-MCT002 is a foldable steel chicken tunnel: a long, low wire run that gives poultry a protected space to roam on grass. It is meant for keepers who want their birds to forage in a defined area, away from a vegetable garden, and who want to be able to move that area from time to time. VEVOR also lists it for ducks, rabbits and geese.

Size and shape

The tunnel measures 400 x 100 x 61.5 cm, or about 13.12 ft x 3.28 ft x 2.01 ft. The listing gives the same footprint as 157.5 x 39.4 x 24.2 inches. At 24 inches tall, it suits birds that stay at ground level, but a person can't walk inside, so reaching the birds means opening the lock buckles and reaching in or moving sections.

The weight is 16.6 kg (about 36.6 lb), light enough for one person to carry or drag to a new patch.

Steel frame and coating

The frame is Q195 steel, a low-carbon steel commonly used for fencing and light structures, with a sprayed rust-proof coating. VEVOR says the thick wire and reinforced frame keep the tunnel stable and help keep out dogs, coyotes, hawks and foxes. As with any lightweight run, how well it holds up depends on proper anchoring and on the animals in your area.

The corner frame

A corner frame is included, and VEVOR says it lets you combine tunnels in different shapes to suit the site. That means a straight run, an L or a longer layout is possible, depending on how many tunnels or corner pieces you use. It's a way to fit a compact urban yard or a larger rural garden.

Waterproof cover

The listing includes one silver waterproof cloth. VEVOR says it keeps off rain and UV rays while allowing ventilation. A cover is useful for shade and shelter, but it only covers part of the run. Birds also need food, water and a coop for roosting and nesting, and the tunnel is a run rather than a full coop.

Setting up and moving it

The tunnel folds flat, which helps with storage and with moving it between spots. The package includes 40 zip ties, 13 ground stakes, 3 lock buckles and the waterproof cloth. Ground stakes hold the tunnel against wind and against animals trying to push under it. VEVOR describes assembly as quick, with locks, stakes and zip ties covering the main steps.

Moving the tunnel regularly lets birds graze fresh ground, which is also how many keepers rotate their runs across a garden.

Who it suits

It suits backyard keepers with a few birds who want a supervised foraging area, people who need to separate poultry from garden beds, and anyone who wants a movable run rather than a fixed one.

What to check before you buy

• Flock size: work out how much room your birds need and compare it to the 400 x 100 cm footprint.
• Local predators: check whether the wire spacing and anchoring are suitable for what's around you, such as digging animals.
• Shelter: you'll need a coop, food and water, and extra shade or cover, as the cloth doesn't cover the whole run.
• Ground: ground stakes work best in soil. Check how you'll secure it on hard or paved surfaces.
• Access: at 24 inches high, consider how you'll reach in to collect eggs or catch birds.
• Local rules: some areas have rules about keeping poultry, so check yours.

The short version

• A foldable Q195 steel poultry tunnel, 400 x 100 x 61.5 cm and 16.6 kg.
• Includes a corner frame for combining layouts, a silver waterproof cover, 13 ground stakes, 40 zip ties and 3 lock buckles.
• Meant for chickens, and listed for ducks, rabbits and geese too.
• A movable run rather than a complete coop.

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