Investing Big Protecting Free-range Chickens

[centrarchid]

We are biting off a lot to make life easier for us. We have a good number of animals and at least the potential for predator problems most people have. I'm about to fence in about 6 acres (~1/3 of property) with fencing to contain sheep and goats. It should keep dogs in as well. I've also done a lot for dogs as their range is being tightened up.

First three images are of kennel with two compartments. It is centrally located for feed storage with feeds kept in rodent resistant bens. It will also serve as a brooder room for younger incubator hatched chicks.

Below are images of daughter's playhouse that doubles as shipping and receiving and provides one hen with a nesting site that can be monitored 24/7 with a game camera.

 

[nicalandia]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[centrarchid]

Thanks for sharing.

Not even started sharing on this.

 

[centrarchid]

Perimeter is cleared. Corner post are going in now. Things are about to get serious.

 

[centrarchid]

Corner and T-posts are set. Barbwire being stretched before affixing.

 

[centrarchid]

Aerial image of where fencing was originally to be placed with gates indicated by yellow. In reality the southwest corner will be about 100 further south. Since area cleared we have been having almost nightly skirmishes with Coyotes contesting increased dog activity. Once area fully enclosed full dog pack will be out to make so no question who owns the place. The fencing will make so Coyotes will fill penned in and not to want pressing of issue even when only a a couple dogs are out.

 

[centrarchid]

More will be added later concerning paw paw patch plantings and wild plums and possibly even some peach options.

 

[Perris]

Are neighbourhood dogs still an issue?

 

[GravityWaves]

Right on man, you're getting the fence in!!

 

[centrarchid]

Are neighbourhood dogs still an issue?

Dogs of modest issue. I have good communications with guy owning most. Another guy living next to him seems bent on starting fights. Fence should keep him out too.