Bird netting over run

[Lumikko]

Does anyone have pictures they'd be able to share of how they've covered a large space with bird netting?

Our girls have a roofed run that they're in when we're not home and then a bigger area that's 3/4s covered with bird netting. We need to do the remaining area but I'd also like to work out a way that doesn't look...well...terrible. The current set up is function but is not ideal. So figured I'd reach out to those on here for inspiration! We have a decent sized yard but it isnt remotely level (read it's an uneven hill) so coming up with something functional and decent looking has been a challenge. Thanks all!

 

[irish44395]

fallowing ,getting ready to build a chicken yard around the coop for more fee space want to cover it with bird netting

 

[aart]

How big of a space?
Pics would help.
@rosemarythyme has some good netting info and pics.

 

[Lumikko]

How big of a space?
Pics would help

Don't judge the general run down look of my chicken yard. It's a work in progress

The coop area:

Hill and more natural area:

The add-on (ferret play pen isn't usually there, using it for gradual introduction of new crew):

 

[aart]

Might need to remove some trees within the run.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I am putting some up this weekend. I'll post pics later. Mine is only temporary until I can get the chicken pasture officially finished - probably not until spring.

I have seen others actually go around their trees' trunks, but you *may* need to remove some. There are some good pics on BYC. I'll see if I can find some and send you links

 

[WallyG74]

I have netting but it’s not pretty. Like @aart said, removing trees will make it much easier. I tried to work it around a tree and basically turned into a hot mess. Also, that netting is so easy to tangle. Leaves, twigs, Sweetgum balls are all your enemy. It can be done. Make sure you have plenty of help.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Do you have any rough measurements of the run space? Biggest issue covering a wide span is working in enough supports to elevate it high enough so you can get in and out without having to crouch.

I'd hate to take out the trees but it'd probably make things easier to lay out... though you might be able to use some of them to help elevate and support netting. Heavy duty netting is pretty tangle-free to work with, so it may be doable if you get creative with wrapping it/wiring it around trees.

Elevating it around the edges is a bit easier. T-posts or U-posts with tension wire strung around the top will form an edge to rest the netting on. I have about a 6' head clearance around the edge on the short wall part of my set up, which is enough for me to have full upright access through the whole run.

 

[Lumikko]

Do you have any rough measurements of the run space? Biggest issue covering a wide span is working in enough supports to elevate it high enough so you can get in and out without having to crouch.

I'd hate to take out the trees but it'd probably make things easier to lay out... though you might be able to use some of them to help elevate and support netting. Heavy duty netting is pretty tangle-free to work with, so it may be doable if you get creative with wrapping it/wiring it around trees.

Elevating it around the edges is a bit easier. T-posts or U-posts with tension wire strung around the top will form an edge to rest the netting on. I have about a 6' head clearance around the edge on the short wall part of my set up, which is enough for me to have full upright access through the whole run.

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This is great information and the picture helps. The trees will be staying. I know it'll be a pain to work around them but they provide good shade in the summer. I can grab some measurements tomorrow.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Ok. Imma post some pics. I'm not sure whose they are bc I found them by googling them. One is clearly from the Chicken Chick. I don't take credit for any if these: