How Do I Support An Above Ground Fence?

[WRVgirl]

I've built a fence to contain my chicken coops so that they can free range without me having to worry about them escaping the yard [our back yard is fully fenced in]

I used 2x2x8 and mesh trellis netting but now that I've got it up, it's so wobbly that I'm scared a small breeze will knock it down. The fence itself is 16'x24'

I used a 2x2x8 in the corners to support the sides, but I don't think that's enough....

I don't know how to make the fence more sturdy!

Please help, any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[blueberrychickens]

We (meaning my son & husband) anchored the posts in holes dug 2 feet deep. How deep did you anchor your posts? We used 4x4x10.in the corners(pressure treated) w a 2x4x8 on the ground, a 2x4x8 in the middle, & a 2x4x8 at the top. All screwed together w/ really long screws.

 

[mi chicken]

get some fence post and put them in the grown they are cheap and you can remove them

 

[katescountryfarm]

We also put fencing posts in the ground and used hurricane straps to anchor to coop and run. I would also recommend making triangles in the corners. We often get whipping wind during Summer storms. The triangles keep it strong and doesn't flex.