So I saw a racoon in the yard today and knowing I am getting chicks I need to start thinking safety. 1st there will be wire cloth instead of chicken wire on the coop and run. Next I will bury cinder blocks down and put the coop on the blocks to level. I got a 150ft of wire cloth 1/4 inch for 26.00 at a garage sale. ( I know, what a steal). I was thinking of digging down, then placing the cinder blocks on top and bringing the wire up and staple it to the bottom of the coop and run. I know it's a lot of wire but I have alot of it. Then I was thinking about putting an electric wire along the bottom and another a few inches up. I already have the electric fence when I used it for my dogs. Is that going overboard or is it a good idea. I am an animal lover and it would break my heart to see anyone harmed.
Thanks
Deb
Thanks
Deb