Sounds good to me. I have deer netting over the majority of my run and have shelter for them to get to. I've lost a few to goshawks. Sometimes I feel like the crows will warn my chickens too when predators are around. Keep us updated on the baler twine. Free to cheap solutions are my favourite!
http://hubertkeller.com/recipes/coq-au-vin/
This is just one version of coq au vin. Takes a little preparation and time, but marinating the bird in the wine for 1,2 or 3 days really makes it so good.
I bet your boys are beautiful! Those are some cool breeds.