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[PDurkin]

Two words come to mind...
WOW & AMAZING

You can come over and build my house! That is sooo beautiful I am very jealous of your chickens. What are you adding next? A regulation size basketball court for your roos!?!

Bravo

 

[minichic]

What a fabulous set up!

 

[arianna]

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That was good

 

[lady feathers]

I think you should start charging admission to your chicken resort.... very neat setup!

 

[iasc300]

Quick question

Is that Plastic Poultry Fence you covered your "Salad Bars" with?

And does it stand up to the weather and chickens walking on it good?

I have a bunch of plastic chicken wire left over from surrounding the garden and wanted to do something like this.

Thanks

 

[arianna]

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Yes, it is the vinyl poultry fence I have used for the raise beds. It's actually pretty strong. My chickens are all bantams, some of them however are larger bantams (Brahma, Cochins), and the larger one are pretty heavy. A lot of times I see 6 or 7 of them in the same spot trying to reach the grass. Since is a vinyl net, it will give an inch or two under the weight, but if is secure well to the frame it can hold the chickens weight without a problem.
As far as the weather, I presume it will be the same as when used for fence. I was considering to used regular chicken wire for the raise beds, but it's so hard to work with and I can never get it straight.

Good luck, Arianna

 

[Fowl Intentions]

What a stunning set-up! The "salad bars" are a great idea - someday I'll get there!

 

[iasc300]

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Yes, it is the vinyl poultry fence I have used for the raise beds. It's actually pretty strong. My chickens are all bantams, some of them however are larger bantams (Brahma, Cochins), and the larger one are pretty heavy. A lot of times I see 6 or 7 of them in the same spot trying to reach the grass. Since is a vinyl net, it will give an inch or two under the weight, but if is secure well to the frame it can hold the chickens weight without a problem.
As far as the weather, I presume it will be the same as when used for fence. I was considering to used regular chicken wire for the raise beds, but it's so hard to work with and I can never get it straight.

Good luck, Arianna

Thanks! Ill use the left over Vinyl fence I have

 

[Pharm Girl]

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Yes, it is the vinyl poultry fence I have used for the raise beds. It's actually pretty strong. My chickens are all bantams, some of them however are larger bantams (Brahma, Cochins), and the larger one are pretty heavy. A lot of times I see 6 or 7 of them in the same spot trying to reach the grass. Since is a vinyl net, it will give an inch or two under the weight, but if is secure well to the frame it can hold the chickens weight without a problem.
As far as the weather, I presume it will be the same as when used for fence. I was considering to used regular chicken wire for the raise beds, but it's so hard to work with and I can never get it straight.

Good luck, Arianna

It seems to me the plastic hardware cloth would be easier on their feet over time than standing on the metal wire too. So glad to hear it's plastic. I have a ton of that too. You've inspired me!

 

[ninabeast]

This is brilliant! I can't begin to come close, but I will be borrowing some of your most excellent ideas, starting with the salad bar.