Best Bird Netting?

[Aunt Angus]

Hi!

I'm looking to cover a large area with bird netting. I need it to keep out aerial predators (large hawks, primarily). We live in a wooded area with lots of predators. This netting will cover an area surrounded by electric netting. Snow is not an issue, either, FWIW.

Any advice on good products I can try?

TIA

 

[harleytater]

I just ordered and installed this. Much better than what I got from Lowe’s.


Bird Netting 50' X 50' Heavy Duty... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNTT4XG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hard to see in photo but it covered about a 40x30 area.

 

[Pullet Press]

I'd like to see how you progress, this is very interesting.

 

[rosemarythyme]

The netting that many of us use on here is this one: https://pinnonhatch.com/Poultry-Sup...y-Protection-Netting/2-heavy-knotted-netting/ They have different opening sizes and weights, but the 2" heavy seems to be the most popular on here with a break/burst weight of 85/245.

 

[Aunt Angus]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!

My chickens will be so much happier with more room to roam, and I will be able to relax knowing they'll be protected.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'd like to see how you progress, this is very interesting.

I will. There's is a temporary set up until we can get something more permanent installed. We moved here in July, and my chickens went from a suburban backyard they roamed freely to an unfenced area in the woods. I decided to pen them in to keep them safe from foxes and coyotes and hawks and owls and bobcats...

Their run is a covered dog kennel that only gives the flock of 9 about 220 sq ft total. We set up an electric fence around the coop and kennel that gives them another 625 sq ft..

But the aerial predators mean that they can only go out when I can watch them super closely - like a livestock guardian human, which means only a few hours every day. With the right netting, they can be out all day.

I'll post pics. It's pretty hodgepodge for now. But big plans are in the works!

 

[BDutch]

I used both strong netting against birds of prey 2” and green cat netting 1.3” with an iron thread in it. I prefer this cat netting.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trixie-Pro...d=1&keywords=trixie+8x3&qid=1606204697&sr=8-1

 

[Aunt Angus]

I used both strong netting against birds of prey 2” and green cat netting 1.3” with an iron thread in it. I prefer this cat netting.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trixie-Pro...d=1&keywords=trixie+8x3&qid=1606204697&sr=8-1

Another good option. I hadn't even considered something like this.

 

[tsperry88]

I used this netting and am happy with it. It does seem more expensive than others. I don't have anything to compare it too, but the reviews were good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012L9ZIFE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Aunt Angus]

I used this netting and am happy with it. It does seem more expensive than others. I don't have anything to compare it too, but the reviews were good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012L9ZIFE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Price isn't a huge issue, especially for something like this. As long as it isn't diamond encrusted or something...