I’m right there with ya, I love hearing the coyotes touch a wet nose to that net at night, they go yelping back where they came from :) I’m 1,000 times sure it’s more secure then any closed in coop!
I have a goose tractor for shade and nesting boxes, I keep them out on pasture full time encircled by electric poultry netting. If you are going to use an enclosed one and its only part time I would do at least 5x10
Looking to expand into emus and rheas. Obviously emu hatching eggs are readily available on ebay, i cannot however find any Rhea eggs. Anyone have any leads?
They have not gotten out of the pallet fencing, at regular height as well. There seems to be a strong mental barrier to anything they can see. you can buy different types of wooden posts at Lowe's/Home Depot/ Tractor supply
Actually there is a MUCH more cost effective way then the recommended woven wire. When I picked up my birds from the breeder I was FLOORED. All he had was split locust post, 2 posts high (maybe 4-5ft off the ground). He said in 5 years he's had zero issues. I ignored this and spent $$$$$$ on 6...
I have Ostriches, and I know 2 other people in North Carolina do. I'm wondering who else in North America keeps them, I want to grow the industry here but we need some more interest! anyone out there?
I just sold a male for $60 on Craigslist, I would try to sell females for $80 since they are at maturity, I also raise organic though so it depends. You may do best selling "breeding pairs". Most people will want to buy 1 goose for chicken flock protection but they won't do well with them coming...
Hey thanks! I built a few mobile ones and I just love the versatility but if you're sure your placement is future proof you know your land better then anyone for sure!