- May 16, 2011
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We are relatively new to chickens. We have guinea fowl as tick control and are thinking about introducing some laying hens to our farm. We currently lock our guineas into a large dog kennel at night with a covered top. But, we are considering making the kennel/coop into one with a partially open top so that the guineas can come and go as they see fit.
Has anyone had any success with such a configuration? We have load of predators- coyotes, fox, and who knows what else on our 40 acres. So, my biggest concern is whether or not such things can scale kennel fence "walls".
Thanks much in advance for any words of wisdom!
Jennifer
We are relatively new to chickens. We have guinea fowl as tick control and are thinking about introducing some laying hens to our farm. We currently lock our guineas into a large dog kennel at night with a covered top. But, we are considering making the kennel/coop into one with a partially open top so that the guineas can come and go as they see fit.
Has anyone had any success with such a configuration? We have load of predators- coyotes, fox, and who knows what else on our 40 acres. So, my biggest concern is whether or not such things can scale kennel fence "walls".
Thanks much in advance for any words of wisdom!
Jennifer