Hi all, We've been thinking about fencing our whole yard so our ducks can have more space to roam and forage, particularly for the dreaded deer ticks. I keep coming back and looking at fencing options, and never walk away feeling like I know what I want. Mainly, what dimensions of fencing do I need to contain my Ancona flock. I know 48" high will be plenty high enough, and that's the height of the three Red Brand options I'm considering.
Red Brand Yard, Garden & Kennel
https://redbrandstore.com/collectio...ucts/keystone-lg-yard-garden-kennel-2548-2-16
PRO: 2" x 2" mesh is certainly inescapable by the ducks.
CON: lightest wire gauge (16ga) of all three options.
Square Deal Sheep & Goat Fence
https://redbrandstore.com/collections/sheep-goat-fence/products/sheep-goat-fence-330-1348-4-12-1-2
PRO: heaviest wire gauge of all three options.
CON: Can ducks escape through 4" x 4" mesh?
Monarch Deer & Orchard Fence
https://redbrandstore.com/collectio...nce/products/deer-orchard-fence-2048-6-14-1-2
PROS: wire gauge is heavier than 2x2 fencing, spacing as small as 1" x 6" at bottom will exclude some critters from yard, substantially lower cost per foot.
CONS: lighter wire gauge than 4x4 fencing, spacing varies from 1x6 at bottom to 3-1/4x6 halfway up, could ducks escape or get caught?
My preference is for the deer and orchard, but I'm not convinced that it will contain the ducks. Their present yard that has welded wire 2" x 4", and they'll stick their heads through it hard when they're trying to get something or panicked. Thoughts?
Red Brand Yard, Garden & Kennel
https://redbrandstore.com/collectio...ucts/keystone-lg-yard-garden-kennel-2548-2-16
PRO: 2" x 2" mesh is certainly inescapable by the ducks.
CON: lightest wire gauge (16ga) of all three options.
Square Deal Sheep & Goat Fence
https://redbrandstore.com/collections/sheep-goat-fence/products/sheep-goat-fence-330-1348-4-12-1-2
PRO: heaviest wire gauge of all three options.
CON: Can ducks escape through 4" x 4" mesh?
Monarch Deer & Orchard Fence
https://redbrandstore.com/collectio...nce/products/deer-orchard-fence-2048-6-14-1-2
PROS: wire gauge is heavier than 2x2 fencing, spacing as small as 1" x 6" at bottom will exclude some critters from yard, substantially lower cost per foot.
CONS: lighter wire gauge than 4x4 fencing, spacing varies from 1x6 at bottom to 3-1/4x6 halfway up, could ducks escape or get caught?
My preference is for the deer and orchard, but I'm not convinced that it will contain the ducks. Their present yard that has welded wire 2" x 4", and they'll stick their heads through it hard when they're trying to get something or panicked. Thoughts?
