Chicken Coop Cover Waterproof, 11.5 x 6.5 FT Chicken Run Tarp with Ball Bungee Cords, UV Shade Cloth for Large Walk-in Chicken Run Pen, Grey Review (2026)

What this cover is for

This is a replacement or upgrade roof cover for a large walk in chicken run, sized at 11.5 feet by 6.5 feet to fit runs in that general footprint rather than small coop-attached runs. It is meant to sit over an existing frame, whether that is a purpose built walk in run or a DIY frame built from PVC or wood, and works as both a rain shield and a UV shade layer so hens have shelter from sun and weather without being fully enclosed. Since the size is fixed, this suits someone whose run already matches or is close to those dimensions rather than someone needing a custom fit.

Material and weather protection

The cover is built from a lightweight but durable material designed to resist tearing while shedding water, with UV resistant treatment to hold up under regular sun exposure without breaking down quickly the way an untreated tarp would. It is intended to protect against rain and direct sun, giving hens a shaded, drier area within the run during hot afternoons or wet weather, which matters most for keepers without a solid roofed coop extension. Reinforced grommets or eyelets around the edges are the usual way this style of cover attaches, giving secure points for the included bungee cords rather than relying on the tarp material itself to hold under wind.

Installation with the included bungee cords

The cover comes with ball bungee cords included, which are designed to hook through eyelets and loop around a frame quickly without needing separate hardware or tools, making this a straightforward install compared to a tarp you have to tie down with rope or zip ties. Pre drilled or reinforced holes along the edges are meant to line up with a standard frame, so installation is mostly a matter of draping the cover over the top, securing each bungee point, and pulling the material taut so wind cannot catch loose slack. Taut installation also matters for shedding rain properly rather than letting the cover sag in the middle.

Avoiding pooled water

Like any flat cover material, this tarp can collect standing water in the middle if the run frame is perfectly flat, since rain has nowhere to run off and the weight of pooled water can stress the material and eyelets over time. Building in a slight slope or peak to the run frame, even a gentle one, gives water somewhere to drain and is standard practice for anyone installing a flat top run cover rather than a shaped roof. Checking the cover after storms and clearing any pooling before it stresses the seams or bungee points is worth doing regularly, especially in regions with frequent heavy rain.

Who should buy this size

This cover fits someone with a large walk in run close to 11.5 by 6.5 feet who wants an affordable shade and rain solution without building a solid roof, and who is comfortable checking and re-tensioning bungee cords occasionally. Measure your run carefully before ordering, since fixed size covers will not stretch to fit a larger frame or leave much slack for a much smaller one. Anyone with a run of a different shape or size should look for a cover sized to match rather than assuming one size fits most walk in runs, since a too small cover leaves gaps and a too large one will sag and pool water more easily.

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