...you are a genius.
I have experience building, and I have never thought to use a staple gun. I've always tacked the wire in by hammering poultry staples. Takes a while and is hard when I get to odd angles.
Not sure if she can break in.
How big are your chickens?
I have 4 cats, all go inside and out. My adult chickens and guineas free range all day. Sometimes the cats watch the chickens, but they never attack them.
I will, however, say that one time, a cat DID attack a smaller juvenile, and the...