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[Ruler of the Roost]

Try to layer welded wire fencing or hardware cloth over the chicken wire, chicken wire won't keep out predators. Good job so far.

Ok. I know raccoons can get their hands on chicken wire. What else is chicken wire ineffective against? Eventually I was planning on another layer of chicken wire but indexed so that the holes of the original chicken wire would be cut in half. Does this idea not work?

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

Screw it. I’m just gonna cement block the whole frickin thing and cover it in electrical fence with automated machine guns on motion detectors. Just two little holes to slide food and a water hose in

 

[nuthatched]

Ok. I know raccoons can get their hands on chicken wire. What else is chicken wire ineffective against? Eventually I was planning on another layer of chicken wire but indexed so that the holes of the original chicken wire would be cut in half. Does this idea not work?

It's not the size of the holes, chicken wire is weak. It ineffective against most predators. Coons, raptor, coyotes, dogs etc.

 

[nuthatched]

Screw it. I’m just gonna cement block the whole frickin thing and cover it in electrical fence with automated machine guns on motion detectors. Just two little holes to slide food and a water hose in

I know you're joking but you might as well rehome them if that seems like a better option.

 

[TwoCrows]

Ok. I know raccoons can get their hands on chicken wire. What else is chicken wire ineffective against? Eventually I was planning on another layer of chicken wire but indexed so that the holes of the original chicken wire would be cut in half. Does this idea not work?

Chicken wire is pretty flimsy, go to the hardware store, TSC, even Walmart carries it... and get your self some hardware cloth, 1/2. Durable stuff, airy and safe for the birds.

 

[Daniel Grey]

Try using welded wire - it is more expensive than plain old chicken wire but is very strong. If possible, get xtra thick wire.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

You can do this! It's not your fault the previous owners left you and the chickens in such a bind. Take a step at a time. Hardware cloth is your friend. Handle the chickens at night. In the dark they're much easier to manage. We're here to help.

 

[Daniel Grey]

A level up is to use pvc coated chain linm fencing. It costs LOADS but is indestructable.

 

[Daniel Grey]

Either way, remember to bury the wire a foot down and a foot out. Also add an overhang at the top and if poss cover the top with wire.

 

[Daniel Grey]

Good luck!!!!