Have you used snow/safety fencing?

[hhouck514]

Has anyone on BYC used safety fencing (aka snow fencing) for their chicken run? I want to use something that is cheap, light and portable. I would run an electric fence outside. The birds would be put in a coop when it's dark, but would it work for daytime?

 

[Conan]

Has anyone on BYC used safety fencing (aka snow fencing) for their chicken run? I want to use something that is cheap, light and portable. I would run an electric fence outside. The birds would be put in a coop when it's dark, but would it work for daytime?

I use this stuff for water crossings in my bird pen. It holds up really well, and I've had great success with it. That said, I have real fencing (combo of chain link, hotwire, and welded wire) for a majority of the pen. The plastic is fantastic in that it doesn't rust, but it also won't keep any real predator out.

 

[Sueby]

I use it for a temporary 2nd run during the day, when I'm home. I'd never leave them alone in it if I wasn't there, it's not secure in any way. I have had them sneak under 1 certain spot that I missed (it's secured down with garden staples) for greener grass!

I've used it for a temporary run for them since April - it's worked perfectly & was super cheap till we get the permanent fencing up this weekend.