Lay down anti-dig wire rather than bury it?

[Toothpick]

We didn't reach a consensus when it was raised in this thread. Maybe it's a bit damp/er, got more bugs?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chickens-digging-on-the-fence-line.1192906/

Thanks, I'll take a peak!

 

[FlyWheel]

Seems like this is an acceptable alternative to burying the fence. I wonder why the chickens are digging near the fence though? Surely it can't be to escape. Do y'all think they are simply after fresh ground?

I'd like to know the answer to that one too. I've heard that chickens like to dig holes for dustbathing near walls, supposedly because it's cooler there, but that doesn't explain why mine prefer the sunniest corner of the chain link fence.

 

[aart]

Why do they dig where they dig?
....That's like asking why they crossed the road, eh?

 

[FlyWheel]

Oh, that one's easy: The worm dared him/her to do it!