First predator

[BDutch]

Chickens need a secure coop to prevent predators killing them on the roost .1/2" hardware cloth is the gold standard for covering any vents or openings.Wild predators are aggressive when cornered or trapped which is why I don't want to encounter any of them in my coop

I used ½” hwc too when we build the run. We burried it 1ft in the ground. Where the soil meets the air, it rusted and has sharp pins. I have to get it out and fix it.
It only lasted 10 years in my climate.

The lower/ open part of the coop is build with wooden frames and ½ “ hwc . We put 1sqft tiles at the outside to prevent diggig. This is still good where the wood was treated properly against rotting.

 

[McChooky]

I used ½” hwc too when we build the run. We burried it 1ft in the ground. Where the soil meets the air, it rusted and has sharp pins. I have to get it out and fix it.
It only lasted 10 years in my climate.

The lower/ open part of the coop is build with wooden frames and ½ “ hwc . We put 1sqft tiles at the outside to prevent diggig. This is still good where the wood was treated properly against rotting.

Pavers and tiles on the bottom can be lifesavers.