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Don’t need shade - it’s the only shady place in our yard during the warm months. My husband is going to build the frame as “twig work” - so it can be built to support as necessary. We may have a couple of heavy snowfalls per year. Eastern Long Island - it’s hit or miss with snow each year but...

The photo 😂 you started answering my question as I was writing it - but please clarify what is HC - hardware cloth?

Thanks everyone! I think that’s all I really need to know! We’re not going to risk it, we’ll get the strong stuff for the top too 👍🏻 Oh I guess secondary question if anyone sees this part - we were going to get 1/2” x 1/2” welded wire for the bottom half of the sides and into the ground, then...

Thank you! We’ll go with the strong stuff!

I don’t have anything built yet, just ordering materials. What other info is important besides fence height? The run is going to be approx. 12’ x 14’ plus the space under the coop. Fence will be 7’ tall. It’s in our side yard which is part of a fully fenced back yard that backs up to a fenced...

New chicken owner - the sides of our run will be approx. 7’ with welded wire fencing. What should we use for the top? Does it have to be the strong welded wire or can it be something a little cheaper like wire poultry netting? Hawks are the main concern but are there any predators that will...