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  1. Ridgerunner

    Examples of how predators get inside a chicken run and coop

    I mentioned how easy critters can go under a fence I my first post above. There are always different ways to address problems. On a smaller run an easy way to manage this is to use and apron. Lay a piece of wire fencing 18” or so wide on the ground and attach it to the bottom of your fence or...
  2. Ridgerunner

    Examples of how predators get inside a chicken run and coop

    No, you want it to bite. I don't know what voltage Howard uses but my electric netting is over 7,000 volts. Amperage is really low but the voltage will bite. What makes it a lot safer is that it is not a steady current, it pulses. Mine sends a very short electric pulse about 50 times a...
  3. Ridgerunner

    Examples of how predators get inside a chicken run and coop

    It’s more challenging to make your run predator-proof than your coop, especially if your run is decent size. If you free range you are always at risk. But your question is how do critters get inside. Some critters like weasels, rats, and snakes need very tiny openings to get through. That...
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