How to Racoon + Rat + Snake proof run?

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Does PVC really leach into the soil? I know that virtually all garden hoses leach lead because of the inner PVC liner, but rigid PVC doesn't contain lead (as far as I know) and is pretty inert.

 

[Molpet]

Sorry about that....I forgot to attach!
http://www.agrisupply.com/in-hardware-cloth-ft-roll-in-x-in-grid/p/32410/

Thanks for the link
oh wow the shipping to me is $36 ...Amazon's claim to fame is the free shipping

 

[Pegasusi]

Molpet hahttp://www.wireclothman.com/shop.php?cPath=41


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they do make a 16 gauge.. if you have deep pockets
http://www.wireclothman.com/shop.php?cPath=41

That is awesome.....thank you for sharing!

 

[Pegasusi]

Thanks

Thanks for the link
oh wow the shipping to me is $36 ...Amazon's claim to fame is the free shipping
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Thanks for the link
oh wow the shipping to me is $36 ...Amazon's claim to fame is the free shipping

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That is highway robbery! I am able to shop 2 regional stores between my home and frequently traveled areas so I am not hit with "shipping shock"!

 

[aart]

I am able to shop 2 regional stores between my home and frequently traveled areas so I am not hit with "shipping shock"!

What stores?
Do you know your gas mileage...ever added up what it costs you in gas to make the trip? Guess it doesn't count if you already travel there for other reasons, but still something to think about.

Shipping is not cheap...amazon has us all spoiled, someone somewhere is paying for that 'free' shipping.

 

[Pegasusi]

What stores?
Do you know your gas mileage...ever added up what it costs you in gas to make the trip? Guess it doesn't count if you already travel there for other reasons, but still something to think about.

Shipping is not cheap...amazon has us all spoiled, someone somewhere is paying for that 'free' shipping.

One store is on the way to visiting my mother/home town. My husband travels with his job and another store is close to his home office so I task him with picking up supplies I have called in. Since I enjoy browsing through the store to see new goodies, I wouldn't hesitate to drive an hour each way to pick up needed product....cost me less than $15 in gas and a fun outing.

 

[HeidiEmbrey]

I just want to add to the suggestions here.... Try to get some tension into the hardware cloth... stretched tight screwed on with screws and washers and the predators will have a difficult time getting a bite into it...

Also if you are able to Stretching hot wire will help with the four legged.... Dogs cats Coyotes....and Raccoons....

I dont worry about snakes and I have biguns

Thank you..I read I should use a fence stretcher ..fence staples..screws for the construction and screws and washers where screws are over wire.. I STILL can not decide what wire to use omg lol Ive been researching for weeks ..

Unless you're willing to cover the roof of the run, nothing will keep out snakes. They can climb just about anything.

I do plan to cover the roof. I wish I could just do a hoop house but won't work for my spot..

 

[HeidiEmbrey]

I just want to add to the suggestions here.... Try to get some tension into the hardware cloth... stretched tight screwed on with screws and washers and the predators will have a difficult time getting a bite into it...

Also if you are able to Stretching hot wire will help with the four legged.... Dogs cats Coyotes....and Raccoons....

I dont worry about snakes and I have biguns

ive been considering it but the thing about the hotwire is the predators will be able to get at it from above too, from the roof of my home and from my neighbors overhanging oak tree branches..they climb onto the roof of my house, and it has to be close to my house, small back yard.... we have snakes that eat full grown alligators here eek lol but I think they would be too big to get through! We have a lot of water moccasins ..

 

[cavemanrich]

You have to consider that animal IQ does not come close to human. (I'm just waiting for crafty remarks from some that differ with my opinion.)
Most predators, like 95% will approach from the ground. A hot wire is the BEST animal memory ingrained deterrent. Once tried, most do not try again. It does NOT HURT THE ANIMAL. ... Kind of says "Don't go away mad...... Just Go Away" If you ever touched a spark-plug on a running lawnmower........ well you know that it was your last time for such adventure.

 

[aart]

we have snakes that eat full grown alligators here eek

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