Fencing for sectioned off area

[April Barta]

I think you said you have two sides that already have wood fence... You can attach your gate hinges to the wood fence on one side. The gate can be simple. I used a piece of plywood cut to the appropriate size for one of my gates and screwed a board down the length where the hinges would be for reinforcement. So you have the wood fence then then the gate then you need either a wooden upright fence post or a metal t-post or something and then your wire fence. Your gate can latch to the upright or t-post with bungees or a chain or you can buy a gate latch.

Hm that is a good idea but slightly inconvenient. Its the back two sides that are fenced which means I would have to walk past the coop/run to get in (I know, I know... not that big of a deal). I'll suggest it to my handyman (aka my husband!)

 

[PirateGirl]

I think a trip to the hardware store to look at gate hardware will help.

You could use two 4x4s buried 18 inches or so, one on each side of your gate. Hinges attach to one 4x4, gate latches to the other 4x4. Again, if the gate is a piece of plywood, you don't even have to frame it or anything. Your wire fencing can be attached right to the 4x4 with fence staples using a hammer and pliers.

 

[April Barta]

I think a trip to the hardware store to look at gate hardware will help.

You could use two 4x4s buried 18 inches or so, one on each side of your gate. Hinges attach to one 4x4, gate latches to the other 4x4. Again, if the gate is a piece of plywood, you don't even have to frame it or anything. Your wire fencing can be attached right to the 4x4 with fence staples using a hammer and pliers.

Hmmm. I like that more. I was wanting to avoid posts but with my need of a gate, I think I'll have to buckle down. Thank you!

 

[aart]

I’m thinking a 2x4 square in a 5’ x 50’ roll and some T posts. I’ll probably need 2 to give them the space I really want. Gate? How do I get in and out of this thing?

Go 6' tall.

I just overlap end of the fence roll by about a foot and bungie shut for a gate.
Put 2 Tposts to 'frame' your 'gate' span.

 

[April Barta]

Go 6' tall.

I just overlap end of the fence roll by about a foot and bungie shut for a gate.
Put 2 Tposts to 'frame' your 'gate' span.

Yup! We’re going to try that route first. If I can’t make it work, we’ll do posts etc. But I think this will work! I’ll post pics when we’re done. Later this week...

 

[April Barta]

It is up! And within 5 minutes... the bantam EE flew over the 5 ft fence! Lol. Dear hubs got her back and so far they’re staying put.