Advice Needed

[Johnny&Blue]

All

1.totally bummed lost a chicken today to a hawk
2. Help on netting for my 60x40 area that is electric fenced
3. Still bummed

Any advice will greatly appreciated

RIP "Betty"

 

[Rickba]

Here's how I did my net. The net cost me $60.00 it was 100x100ft. I cut it into 4's so I have3 replacements. I put the post in the middle to make a tent like pole and just used a heavy duty stapler and stabled it around the run. My run is 25x25 ft. Just google anti-bird netting. If you need more detailed pic's just ask.

 

[The Angry Hen]

Hello There,

I'm terribly sorry for your loss of Betty. She was such a beautiful hen. May she rest peacefully. On the predator advice, you could use hardware cloth to cover the run...

But a friend of mine, @BYCforlife, put together an article that is very helpful and I am sure will help you more than hardware cloth. It is fully your call though, just food for thought. Here is the link to it: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-stop-hawks-for-30-cents.73167/.

Once again, I am sorry for your loss and I hope this doesn't happen again.
Best of luck, God bless. Have a nice evening!

Sincerely,
-The Angry Hen

 

[Parront]

A friend in San Diego, right downtown almost, has the city permitted 8 hens and Hawks were raiding! Right in the city. He used mono-filament fishing line the way @BYCforlife did. It was almost invisible, but stopped the hawks! And the seagulls, which dived into the yard looking for food.

 

[Johnny&Blue]

This is my set up

 

[BYCforlife]

Thanks for mentioning me @Parront !

 

[Teila]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope fond memories bring some comfort.

 

[BYCforlife]

Another hawk tried to attack my chickens while I was in the coop. The twine worked again!

 

[lazy gardener]

I have to put the bird netting up and take it up every season for the snow. but it keeps my run safe during the day. Not predator proof, but keeps the hawks out.

I gave up the electronetting b/c of hawks. Depending on how often it's moved, bird netting could be used, or even fishing line. If using bird netting, I'd set up the electronet so it would fit the 14' width of the bird netting.

 

[staceyj]

Hi!
So sorry to hear about your loss today.
I don't have any suggestions but I know everyone here who does will help you out.

I wanted to say I recognize that coop! Love your steampunk flair!
I have one built by Droop too!