So sorry for your loss. The electric fence mentioned is awesome! Ever since we installed it we have had NO over the fence intruders...only one "fly in".
We have the hot wire all around the top of the fence. Don't forget you have to ground the chicken wire, so as they are climbing up and...
How about talking to your ag teacher at the high school. They may have a shop class that can help you. You would just provide the materials and they do the labor. A local church might be able to help as well. I am SURE that someone near you would be thrilled to help. I would!
Well, we have this very loveable Lab that learned pretty quick that eggs taste good. Unfortunately. He will go right into the coop and lap them up. So...wouldn't be able to let them come and go out of the coop.
If you allow your hens to free range, how do you manage to get the eggs? I have done it a few times and have just let them out when I feel they are through laying. Suggestions please.
I am new here and have really been enjoying all the super info available. Question: I have a large hanging feeder that I have been using so the hens can feed at will. I know it must attract mice and rats. Also the chickens waste some feed. What do you seasoned pros do?
This is my first post. Just discovered this site today! We started with our first 6 hens about 7 months ago. We have an additional 11 pullets that are about 2 1/2 months old.
I had coon problems when we first began. I bought a hot wire fence device that just plugs into the elec socket...