Recent content by Surgetek33

The run is built. FINALLY!! For now, I went with the welded wire, the only predators we are really concerned about at this time are raccoons. It measures 8x8x5. I cut a hole to allow for the front of the coop to be placed, which also frees up the space we would have lost by placing the coop...

I attached a picture of the coop we purchased. It is extremely predator proof. I also decided to build the run with 2x3’s instead of PVC. I am going with the welded wire for now, as HC is just not in the budget at this time. As soon as we are able we will upgrade it. Started the build...

We actually have a Grandpa feeder. So, I don’t believe the mice and rats are heavy enough to trigger the lever to open the hatch.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Very new to chickens. My wife has been obsessed. So about 7 weeks ago I surprised her with our first. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? We have 6 chickens (3) What breeds do you have? You’d have to ask my wife...

So, there are 2 specific predators we would be most concerned about where we live. Raccoons at night and hawks during the day. The run will be covered, which pretty much takes care of the hawks. And the chickens will be locked in the coop at night which will keep the raccoons out. We live in...

I am holding my first run for our new chickens that are ready to e outside. Because we will be moving in about a year, I’m trying to do this more economically. Am I ok to use welded wire that has spaces of about 2x4 to wrap the run and keep out predators? Or must I use hardware cloth, which...