Hi! I'm new here, but it seems like a fun site! My science class did that chick/duckling project that always comes around during the spring. The teacher asked if anybody wanted to adopt them and I didn't say anything but decided to research both of them at home. Reading MANY MANY chicken guides, I decided it would be fun to have some! I have a large backyard, but we would like them to stay away from the grass in the center, so I thought to make a nice "coop" out of our old run-down playground. I don't need help with that, I've already figured out how to make that nice and predator-safe, but I want to put a fence around that corner of playground (it's pretty big) and thought to make it with chicken wire and some wood. Not being an expert, I'm now thinking, how will I get in? How do I make a from that that I can go through but predators can't. (They're isnt really any that I know of, no hawks, stray dogs, possums, raccoons, etc, but need to be safe!) Any ideas? I know the answer is probably obvious, but again, I'm not an expert. xP Thanks!
Not exactly sure about door but you should try 1 or 2 ducks as well. they can live with chickens and are just as easy to take care of get them a little kiddie pool and you are set Trust me
I was thinking of doing that! Are they loud? I have neighbors, and one of them have very loud dogs so...
Where do you live? EVERYBODY has predators. Really truly. At the very least, there are hawks and loose dogs everywhere; and most places in the continental US have raccoons, yes, even in cities (you just don't *see* them. They will certainly see your chickens, though). Chickenwire is not really a predator-safe fencing. I'd encourage you to find some used chainlink if you know how to install it, or get heavy-gauge 2x4" welded wire mesh. To get into the run, all you need to do is make a gate It is not hard at all. Once you have your plans all set, in terms of exact materials, we can walk you through building and installing a gate. You may get chickens flying over your fence if they have no grass in their run and can see it on the other side... may want at least deer/trellis netting on the top of the run. Good luck, have fun, Pat
