I live in the city and am planning my coop/run

[OEG Lifer]

So far dogs and coons have tried my coop without success. Make sure you staple with hand staples! Good luck

 

[kristaschics15]

I have purchased everything for my coop/tractor from home depot at this point.  1/2 hardware cloth is what I just picked up today.  I may end up double fencing mine, I might run some chicken wire on the inside of the wood and the 1/2" hardware cloth on the outside.  We have all the predators listed below here in southern GA

Yeah we do

I'm trying to determine the best route myself down here for a coop.

 

[MaLoTu]

Hopefully some of you still have this thread on subscription because I need to know if this wire would be okay given out conversation!

http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Poultry-Netting-4LVF6?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP

We are going to start building it soon. Do you think this is any better than what I can get a Lowes or Home Depot?

ETA: Or is this what I need? http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-25-ft-Hardware-Cloth-308226HD/204331883

 

[critta]

The second link is what you want to make sure things are predator proof. I believe the problems with netting/chicken wire is that some predators can reach in through the holes and get at your chickens.

 

[MaLoTu]

The second link is what you want to make sure things are predator proof. I believe the problems with netting/chicken wire is that some predators can reach in through the holes and get at your chickens.

Thank you! That is what I thought.

 

[OEG Lifer]

Raccoons have been known to tear apart chicken wire. You should be good if they can't get their paws into it. Chicken wire is great for keeping chickens in, but that's about it.

 

[drumstick diva]

As soon as your coop and run are occupied, you will start finding out just how many predators you have in the area. It's better to lock them in the coop at night. Chickens generally will not move in the dark - but plenty of predators do - leaving the coop open just makes it easier for them. Owls may walk into the coop after them.