My outdoor run was about $120 worth of materials, and 2 very lazy days' work. If I had got stuck in, probably could have completed it in 4 or 5 solid hours. Simple framework of surplus square steel tube from local disposals, medium duty garden mesh 50mm x 50mm.
Admittedly I do have equipment that not everyone has at their disposal, cut off saw, grinders, welders, but if you know someone who does have these, it's not a mammoth task. Decided later to cover it in shade cloth, ($50 worth) with a small section left uncovered for full sun, should they desire. A tunnel walkway made from the same mesh gives them a protected path from the house to the run.
5.5 x 2 metres, and just over a metre high, they all seem happy enough spending time in there, or inside as they choose. 2 big litter trays in there, which they use most of the time. At least one prefers to dig in the natural ground though.
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