Best poultry netting for large run?

[reddirtbirds]

I just just finished putting together my large new run (still very much a work in progress) and I’m thinking it’s best to cover it with some type of netting since this pen will house mostly bantams. I’ve never used netting on any of my runs in the past so I was just wondering if anyone can recommend any specific type that works best. The run is 32ftx32ft (minus a few on one side).

 

[rosemarythyme]

Is the netting for birds of prey? This is the product many on here use: https://pinnonhatch.com/Poultry-Supplies/Poultry-Protection-Netting-2inch-Heavy-Knotted.html

 

[reddirtbirds]

Is the netting for birds of prey? This is the product many on here use: https://pinnonhatch.com/Poultry-Supplies/Poultry-Protection-Netting-2inch-Heavy-Knotted.html

Yes it is. I’ll look into that, thanks!!

 

[hayley3]

I just just finished putting together my large new run (still very much a work in progress) and I’m thinking it’s best to cover it with some type of netting since this pen will house mostly bantams. I’ve never used netting on any of my runs in the past so I was just wondering if anyone can recommend any specific type that works best. The run is 32ftx32ft (minus a few on one side).

Ooooh I love that hoop thing..what is it called?
32x32 is a wonderful size for a run.....your chickens will be so happy.

 

[reddirtbirds]

Ooooh I love that hoop thing..what is it called?
32x32 is a wonderful size for a run.....your chickens will be so happy.

The rounded little hut? It’s called a port-a-hut I got it at the feed store in my town.

 

[hayley3]

Thanks....Well none near me ... ☹

 

[ColoradoPip]

Thanks....Well none near me ... ☹

You could make one using a couple of cattle panels and corrugated metal roofing (or the synthethic/plastic stuff).

 

[reddirtbirds]

You could make one using a couple of cattle panels and corrugated metal roofing (or the synthethic/plastic stuff).

that’s true, something similar would be fairly easy to make! You could probably even make it on a pvc frame to make it easy to move. Most farm supply stores have something similar (if not in store they could order it in) there’s tons of different companies that make them.

 

[ColoradoPip]

I've been looking at this stuff:

https://www.memphisnet.net/category/netting-bird-aviary-cages


It has some difference compared with what was previously posted:

- Less break strength
- Less Expensive
- Not knotted
- Lighter Weight
- 1" mesh vs 2" mesh

 

[hayley3]

You could make one using a couple of cattle panels and corrugated metal roofing (or the synthethic/plastic stuff).

No, not like that one. I don't want to have to deal with tarp coverings and I can't do metal roofing.