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  1. oldhenlikesdogs

    Free Ranging Risks and Rewards

    I've seen industrial grade heavy duty netting used by game bird farms sold online. I wouldn't use the cheaper stuff sold in farm stores. It rips so easily. If you can rip through it a hawk can. Another option is a wooden grid with fencing on top. The cattle panel top you describe sounds...
  2. oldhenlikesdogs

    Free Ranging Risks and Rewards

    I've seen people make chicken tunnels out of chicken wire so birds can travel safely between areas. Not sure if that's worth trying. You could leave the bottom open to the grass. Young birds especially always want to go out farther than they should.
  3. oldhenlikesdogs

    Free Ranging Risks and Rewards

    Now that the hawk knows they are there it will check back if it isn't migrating. I personally wouldn't put them out without a cover. I would keep them in the tractor for safety sake. Chickens will always prefer free ranging. Hopefully your run gets finished soon. Tossing some scratch or pulled...
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