Bird netting for top of run

[jbahros]

I'm looking for recommendations for the best netting for a run area. This is to keep the hawks away. The area is 12 x 40 feet; 6 ft high

 

[SueT]

I use bird netting, it has lasted years. I have stretched it over a wide area, no problems. I like it a lot.

 

[jbahros]

Great thank you. That is what I was thinking. What brand do you recommend?
Jessica

 

[rosemarythyme]

This is the product many folks on here use: https://pinnonhatch.com/Poultry-Supplies/Poultry-Protection-Netting-2inch-Heavy-Knotted.html - they have different weights and opening sizes, but I think this is the most commonly recommended.

 

[jbahros]

Thank you so much. I just looked at the site. It looks great. Do you get the UV protected netting?

 

[rosemarythyme]

The one I linked says it has UV protection built into the material.

 

[centrarchid]

This is the product many folks on here use: https://pinnonhatch.com/Poultry-Supplies/Poultry-Protection-Netting-2inch-Heavy-Knotted.html - they have different weights and opening sizes, but I think this is the most commonly recommended.

Multiple neighbors here use the stuff. Watch for overloading with snow and freezing rain.



For stop gap measure I have been using deer netting as tougher against raptors. I detours opossums, not effective at all with raccoons.

The bird / netting can make so you may need to extract a raptor caught in it once in a while, plus snakes.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Multiple neighbors here use the stuff. Watch for overloading with snow and freezing rain.

Yup. Light snow or dry snow will usually fall through (it's why I got the 2" openings) but otherwise a regular smacking with a broom will help keep heavier or wetter snow from building up too much on it.

 

[jbahros]

Multiple neighbors here use the stuff. Watch for overloading with snow and freezing rain.



For stop gap measure I have been using deer netting as tougher against raptors. I detours opossums, not effective at all with raccoons.

The bird / netting can make so you may need to extract a raptor caught in it once in a while, plus snakes.

Thank you so much. Just ordered the one you suggested!