ridingtailboard
In the Brooder
Check these out and let me know what you think.
I recently lost 20-25 quail because my pens weren't as secure as I thought they were. So I built these. The taller one is for my chukars. The smaller for my cots.
I installed two layers of hardware cloth about 3 1/2 inches apart. Installed heavier hasps with locks. the lumber is 1 1/4 rough saw poplar.
I'm concerned about the light and vent screens on the front of the small pen. Is the single layer 1/4 x 1/4 hardware cloth sturdy enough to keep out a raccoon?
Have I missed anything else? I really don't want to lose my new batch.
I recently lost 20-25 quail because my pens weren't as secure as I thought they were. So I built these. The taller one is for my chukars. The smaller for my cots.
I installed two layers of hardware cloth about 3 1/2 inches apart. Installed heavier hasps with locks. the lumber is 1 1/4 rough saw poplar.
I'm concerned about the light and vent screens on the front of the small pen. Is the single layer 1/4 x 1/4 hardware cloth sturdy enough to keep out a raccoon?
Have I missed anything else? I really don't want to lose my new batch.