Covering run

[Master S.M.C]

Okay guys, so I just found out I wont be able to cover the run, but in it are 10-11 pound hens(12) and 14-15 pound roosters(2). Should I be worried about hawks, or can i calm down?

 

[Bock_Bock]

are these jersey giants and also hawks will still try to attack but since your birds are so big it might not be able to get away with any of them especially if you have that many together

 

[Master S.M.C]

They are, but will any harm be done if there full grown rooster out there with spurs. I say for about 2hours in the run a day.

 

[CovenantCreek]

You can't even throw some bird netting over the top?

 

[Master S.M.C]

About how much to cover a run that's 16X80 and where from?

 

[CovenantCreek]

Master S.M.C :

About how much to cover a run that's 16X80 and where from?

The netting is available in a variety of sizes. I've seen some on eBay that was 25'x100', which would be more than enough. The price on eBay wasn't cheap, though. You might check your local garden centers first to see if they have that size or can order it for you.​

 

[Bock_Bock]

the hawks may not be able to grab them and take them but the hawk still can get its talins into your chickens which if the wound is bad enough, it could kill them off too

 

[Master S.M.C]

My neighbor has a chicken that is about 4 pounds that has been roaming their yard for years and if fine. Whatcha think. ( Golden buff)

 

[Opa]

you can buy a 50x50' Top-Flight heavy-weight netting from CutlerSupply for about $150. It's real easy to work with and with protect from airborne predators.

 

[Quella]

Master S.M.C :

My neighbor has a chicken that is about 4 pounds that has been roaming their yard for years and if fine. Whatcha think. ( Golden buff)

It might depend on the area, I guess. My friend (because unfortunately I don't have chickens--yet!) lets his chickens roam everyday as well, and we've never seen a speck of a predator, I'm pretty sure. They are nice, and alive, and as chicken-y as can be.​