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Yes, it's a bit of an investment. Compared to 100 feet of just about any other worthwhile fence, however, it's in a quite reasonable range because fencing of any type is frighteningly expensive. Welded wire is just about $100 for a 100-foot roll pf 48" wire at TSC before you even start buying...

They're possible, but you have to meet their needs. :) If you're willing to tolerate occasional predator losses you can forgo some of the security measures. If you put your tractor inside electric poultry netting with a solar charger you can avoid most losses to ground predators. There are a...

As a general rule, chickens do best when allowed to dig and scratch in the ground. Wire under their feet both frustrates their instincts and, potentially, hurts their feet. Also, one of the advantages of a tractor is that you don't have to clean poop off things. People underestimate the size of...

Here are several ways to secure wire so that a raccoon can't pull it loose: Fender washers: Fence staples (either hammered firmly or shot from a compressor-driven staple gun): Trim boards: Those sound like some solid reasons to use a tractor -- though I'd suggest looking into Premier 1...

Oops, accidentally hit post before I even got started. 🤣 Here's some general information for you: The Usual Guidelines For each adult, standard-sized hen you need: 4 square feet in the coop (.37 square meters) 10 square feet in the run (.93 square meters), 1 linear foot of roost (.3...

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