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I am searching for young layer hens in Lancaster County PA.

I live in Lancaster County PA. We are in the suburbs and I honestly have not seen anything other than squirrels and smelled skunks. We have two dogs and I would think this possibly helps deter predators also. But at this point my min concern is keeping my chickens in my yard. They have...

So glad you gave the additional info. Thanks again.

This is very very helpful. I think this is the way I am going. Thank you so much!!!

As I am fairly new to chickens I just am learning that skunks kill chickens. And yes we do have the occasional skunk around. So considering the electric fence now. How high does it have to be to keep chickens in? And what is most cost effective electric fence and the charger also. Thanks...

I don't have to do the entire acre. It's only a portion of one side. But it makes sense what you are saying. Going to look into the electric option also. Thank you.

Nope no predator problems. We are in eastern PA. Dogs must be on leashes and very rarely do we see a stray. We do have squirrels. Maybe an occasional skunk. But really none of the bad guys. Thank goodness. Going to call zoning today and see if we have any restrictions.

We don't have any predator issues and I would only be doing one portion of the yard where they can cross over to the neighbors. I guess I may have to check with zoning also but I am not sure. If we are not allowed the 72" height what is the lowest height that should still work?

How high is high enough? Does it have to be electric? Can't they just fly over an electric fence? Home Depot has 72" high galvanized poultry fencing. Also found it on sale at true value and it was pretty cheap. Thanks so much for your help.

Can't help but laugh.

Haha very funny. My darn chickens are so spoiled. Even the dogs are good to them. They get treats every day. I throw out boss every morning when I let them out of the coop. Several of them actually respond to their names. When they sneak over I can call the two roosters and one of my Easter...

Sorry if that's a dumb question. We have a underground dog fence and I know of the fences you see in horse pastures. But what do you use on chickens?

What type of electric fence??

I hate to coop them up if I can come up with a solution. We have about an acre where they can roam. I'm not quite sure how large the area is where they sneak across the road. I will have to measure tomorrow. It's not the whole length of the yard. But then again I guess if we put some kind...

So I've had my chickens not quite a year yet. Well now that they are older they have been crossing the side road to go to the neighbors. Any suggestions how to keep them in without having to stop free ranging?? Looked at some fencing but not sure what we should use without. Reading the bank...