Hello from Western KY

[JodyP]

Hello!
I have been lurking awhile and I thought I had better come out of hiding! My name is Jody. I had chickens many moons ago and am ready to raise them again!
I plan on building a coop and attatching 2 yards. One side will "clean up" while the other is being used. I will rotate the birds every few weeks. I have an opportunity to purchase some inexpensive dog kennel panels. They are chain link, 10x10x6.

I have a question: Are the holes too big in the chain link for the chicken yard?

I plan on covering the tops of both of the yards since we have several types of winged and 4 legged predators here. We live in the woods so birds, rodents, racoons, snakes, you name it, share our living space.

I would appreciate any feedback and/or opinions.

Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing from any/all of you!

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!!!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Yes the holes are too big. You will want to add a row of wire around the bottom of the run and bury some about 12" to keep predators from digging under.

 

[JodyP]

Thanks for the welcome!
I saw a pic or 2 of some coops with chain link. I thought about using some but then questioned it.

 

[b.hromada]

Hi Jody!

from S. Florida! So glad you joined us! Looks like you're getting some good advice.

 

[The Red Rooster]

It sounds like the holes are going to be too big.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Hardware cloth is the best thing to use on the lowest few feet of your run, you can just cover the chain link with it.

 

[JodyP]

Thanks for the responses. I have gotten several here and in another thread. Everyone is so helpful!