Hawk almost ate my babies!

[PhoenixPharm]

I let my girls free range during the day and boy what a big mistake that was! I heard this horrible noise and ran outside to see Sully (the rooster in the pen next to them) yelling at the top of his lungs. I looked at the fence to see a huge hawk flying away. If it wasn't for him, they wouldn't have ran back into the coop and been a hawk's dinner. I couldn't find my silkie and thought for sure she was taken but went out a few minutes later and saw her pacing back and forth trying to get back into the run. My question is has anybody ever made a 6' enclosure with PVC pipe? I'm trying to figure if it would be cheaper than chain link. It's and area abput 20'x20'

 

[OnlyOrps]

Oh no! Scary close call! I haven't made any pvc structures but that's a good idea and I hope somebody replies! Good job Sully!

 

[Concrete101]

There are posts that show hoop runs for chickens. I covered my run (4 ft chainlink walls) with PVC and wire. So far it has worked good.Electrical pvc conduit is UV resistant

 

[PhoenixPharm]

Thanks for the help

 

[21hens-incharge]

You may also want to consider using metal conduit. It bends less if you are looking to add a flat top.
It comes in 10 foot lengths as well.
How horribly terrifying it must have been for the little chickens. Your rooster did a great job warning them!
I am glad your silkie came through it all and was brave enough to come out of hiding.

I had a hawk come in after my gals this last fall. It took me forever to coax a couple bantams out from the shrubs they dove into.